Health
Vaccination protocols, treatments, disease detection and more.
From the Field
In this edition of “From the Field,” American Angus Association regional managers Landon Andrews and Trevor Haney share their thoughts on the current drought and how producers can knock down persistent external parasites.
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Survey Indicates Need for Large-animal Veterinary Service
MSU Extension asked for feedback from the cattle industry about the apparent lack of and the need for large-animal veterinarians in Michigan.
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Battling a New Eight-legged Foe | Part Two
Kansas State University’s Cassandra Olds, assistant professor of veterinary entomology, and A.J. Tarpoff, associate professor and beef extension veterinarian, share insights regarding this eight-legged foe and the protozoan parasite it carries known as Theileria orientalis.
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Gizmos & Gadgets
This month’s edition of “Gizmos and Gadgets” features an intuitive eID tag reader, a mosquito control station and a generic version of Resflor Gold® antibiotic.
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Body Condition Scoring Can Be a Useful Tool
Whether evaluating the cow herd or market animals, assessing body condition can help in decision-making.
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Calf Success Hinges on Multipronged Focus
Cattle performance begins with a strong health program and quality forage.
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Livestock Feed Additive Can Cause Life-threatening Issues in Dogs
Texas A&M veterinarians warn that accidental ingestion of ractopamine can cause life-threatening heart issues for dogs.
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Battling a New Eight-legged Foe | Part One
Kansas State University’s Cassandra Olds, assistant professor of veterinary entomology, and A.J. Tarpoff, associate professor and beef extension veterinarian, share insights on this eight-legged foe and the protozoan parasite it carries known as Theileria orientalis.
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Taking on Ticks
Tick-borne illnesses threaten people, livestock and wildlife, so community partners are teaming up with UGA to tackle the problem.
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