Tag: animal health
Animal health officials urge caution after USDA confirms bird flu in...
State ag officials in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are urging poultry farmers to be careful, in light of the USDA confirming highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, cases in several states.
Avian influenza reaches Michigan and Delaware
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a non-commercial backyard flock (nonpoultry) in Michigan and a commercial poultry flock in Delaware.
Bird flu now in Kentucky and Virginia
USDA has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a flock of commercial broiler chickens in Kentucky and a backyard flock of birds in Virginia.
Keep livestock protected in extreme cold
There are a few precautions we can take to keep livestock protected during frigid winter temperatures.
Animal health experts: Plan ahead in case of foreign animal disease...
Speakers at a Jan. 19 meeting on biosecurity and foreign animal disease urged pig producers to focus on biosecurity and contact animal health officials if their pigs show any unusual disease symptoms.
Ryegrass staggers affects unusual number of animals in Ohio
Ryegrass staggers is usually reported in Australia and New Zealand, but Ohio is near or at the top of cited cases within the United States. Find out why.
Keep your dairy herd’s udders and teats healthy during winter
Taking care of the udder and teats during the harshest weather of the year will keep the cows comfortable and healthy, meaning fewer cases of mastitis.
Ohio Sheep Day covered nutrition, animal handling
Many questions about sheep nutrition and handling were discussed at the 2021 Ohio Sheep Day.
USDA confirms COVID-19 virus found in ferret
The USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories announced Sept. 24 confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 in a ferret in Florida.
Different autumn weeds require different tactics
Weeds can get a strong foothold in the fall. Learn how to manage poison hemlock, spotted knapweed, common ragweed and chicory in your pastures.
