Tag: animal health
Providing extra energy in bad weather
Learn to account for the nutrient requirements of all types of livestock during non-typical weather conditions.
Farm animals and COVID-19: Should you be worried?
No cases of COVID-19 have been reported in pigs, horses, sheep, chickens or cows, but their susceptibility is unknown. Find out what researchers do know.
Asian longhorned tick confirmed in Gallia County
Ohio Department of Agriculture announced July 31 that the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, has confirmed that an exotic tick, known as the Asian longhorned tick, has been found in Gallia County.
Importance of the veterinarian-patient relationship
A good veterinarian-client-patient-relationship is critical to the health of your livestock.
Are animals vulnerable to COVID-19?
Learn how COVID-19 started and whether pets, livestock or their owners can infect each other with COVID-19.
Strep zoo detected in Pennsylvania swine
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has designated Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus in swine a dangerous transmissible disease.
Managing mastitis to ensure milk quality
Mastitis is inflammation of the mammary gland, usually caused by a bacterial infection. It can be costly for dairy producers. Learn how to manage it.
Get your cattle ready for winter before the snow flies
Plan ahead for the winter season to keep your cows in an adequate Body Condition Score (BCS) range prior to calving.
How to buy quality hay in an uncertain year
Learn to evaluate leafiness, maturity, odor, color, softness, purity, bale condition and contaminants to determine overall quality of hay.
How to improve your colostrum management
Proper colostrum management improves calf health and eventually cow productivity. Learn how to use a colostrometer and a Brix meter to determine quality.
