Tag: disease
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.
Animal health experts: US ag needs to be prepared for disease...
At Penn State's Emerging Animal Infectious Diseases conference, speakers talked about disease threats for agriculture and ways to prevent or address outbreaks.
What is causing beech leaf disease?
The symptoms of beech leaf disease are plain to see, but opinions differed on the cause. Now, researchers may be one step closer to finding an answer.
Coronavirus: How to educate yourself and prepare
What do we know about the coronavirus, where has it spread and how do we prepare? Get the latest CDC information on COVID-19 to better prepare yourself.
Strep zoo detected in Pennsylvania swine
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has designated Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus in swine a dangerous transmissible disease.
Seven Asian countries battling African swine fever
African swine fever now has claimed its seventh Asian country, Myanmar, which is west of most previous known cases.
Watch for molds, corn earworm
Recent reports show high corn earworm populations in certain grain corn fields in Ohio.
It’s pinkeye season again for cattle
Not only has pinkeye (Moraxella Bovis) reared its ugly head again this year, it has brought its bigger, tougher brother, Moraxella Bovoculi, to the fight.
So, you planted late? Watch out for diseases
Late-planted corn and soybeans could be vulnerable to higher-than-normal levels of crop diseases this year, experts from The Ohio State University warn.
How to take precautions against chronic wasting disease this deer season
Those hunting in or near areas where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed should take precautions this deer season.
