Tag: animal health
Toxic trees can be an issue for grazers
Keep in mind that ingestion of some types of leaves can lead to toxicity problems with livestock. These include maples, oaks, black locust, buckeye and yew.
Research project aims to crack code of major swine virus
Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists have received a grant to study a viral disease posing a significant threat to the swine industry worldwide.
Preparing for winter – livestock supplemental feeding basics
Ohio State University Extension educator Erika Lyon discusses how to prepare forgages for livestock for upcoming fall and winter season.
What’s that sound? Respiratory distress in horses
Sarah Gray, a boarded equine surgeon at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, shares her expertise on equine respiratory cases.
Mahoning County Public Health to offer rabies vaccination clinic
Mahoning County Public Health will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at Angels for Animals.
There is potential for poisoning during fall grazing
Ohio State University Extension educator Jordon Penrose talks about ways to detect and prevent livestock from eating poisonous plants in the pasture.
Considerations for feeding corn dried distillers’ grains to livestock
Corn dried distillers' grains with solubles are widely available in the US as a feed ingredient for livestock animals.
Precision tech allows early diagnosis of calf pneumonia
Monitoring dairy calves with precision technologies based on the "internet of things," leads to the earlier diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease.
Lop eared Jasper
Bryce Angell's pack mule, Jasper, is cursed with the wonkiest ears as the result of an unfortunate kick to the head.
11 deer test positive for chronic wasting disease in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has confirmed 11 white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Marion and Wyandot counties.
