Tag: animal health
Could California’s Proposition 12 be an opportunity for farmers?
Alan Guebert weighs in on the perceptions of California's Proposition 12, which aims to set minimum welfare standards for livestock and poultry products.
Water is an important part of management as weather changes
There are several things to consider when shaping your management practices regarding water access for livestock.
EHD-positive deer have been found in 13 Ohio counties
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife has confirmed cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in 13 counties.
Prevention key to avoiding issues with bloat
Learn more about signs of bloat in both cattle and small ruminants, and how to prevent it.
Swine influenza detected in West Virginia
Several swine exhibiting respiratory symptoms and fever at the Jackson County Fair in West Virginia returned presumptive positive results for influenza.
Now is the time to test your hay
Testing now will give you plenty of time to plan ahead for winter and ensure you have enough supplemental feed on hand.
Changes to livestock antibiotics coming
Livestock producers should learn more about the expected changes to the availability of over-the-counter antibiotics before they are implemented in 2023.
Don’t be a chicken — literally
Since January, 38 million chickens have died in the U.S. either because of HPAI outbreaks or the culling of flocks where it was found.
Lack of widespread traceability could cost US cattle farmers, industry
When disease outbreaks arise, animal health officials need to track them back to their sources. But traceability can be a challenge, especially in the cattle industry.
How to protect poultry flocks from avian influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is rapidly fatal for poultry, so the best way to protect domestic flocks is by being mindful and using biosecurity.
