Tag: disease
Livestock producers should beware of rabies
Rabies should stay firmly in a producer's awareness. It's a disease that can mimic more common diseases, leading to a delay in veterinary care.
USDA confirms six more cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed six additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is not just for children
Proper hand hygiene can reduce the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease.
Virulent Newcastle Disease confirmed at live bird market
USDA confirmed three additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease last week, with one of them being discovered at a live bird market.
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease found in Ohio domestic rabbits
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHD2) was detected in a domestic rabbit in Medina County. This is the first confirmed case of RHD2 in the U.S.
Thousand Cankers Disease: What does it mean for your woods?
Preemptive or pre-salvage harvesting of black walnut anywhere in Ohio, due to the presence of thousand cankers disease, is not recommended.
West Nile Virus confirmed in Ohio horses
The Ohio Department of Agriculture recently confirmed the first positive cases of West Nile Virus in Ohio horses for 2018.
Incidence of virulent Newcastle disease continues to grow
Last week, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed thirteen additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease.
New apple disease spoils even pasteurized foods
Paecilomyces niveus spoils apple products even after heat pasteurization. The fungus also produces an FDA-regulated toxin called patulin.
How to talk to a loved one about addiction
Talking to a loved one who is struggling with addiction can be difficult. Use these tips to help get the conversation started.
