Diseases
Flooding and anthrax in cattle
Flooding along the Missouri and other rivers through the central United States is prompting a call for cattle and other livestock producers to watch for signs of the deadly anthrax bacteria once floodwaters recede.
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Trichomoniasis in cattle
Trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as “trich,” is a venereal disease of cattle caused by a protozoa organism, Tritrichomonas foetus.
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Treating for pest flies on livestock
Flies can affect the performance of livestock such as weight gains. It can also potentially carry pathogens like pinkeye.
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Causes and remedies for summer pneumonia in beef calves
K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about the causes and remedies for summer pneumonia in beef calves out on pasture, and why it's such a complicated disease to manage.
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USDA agency considers additional testing for bovine TB
The Arizona Republic reports a recent positive test for bovine tuberculosis in a Pinal County, Ariz. Cattle herd shows the need for thorough testing and may support additional procedures proposed by a USDA agency.
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Take steps to prevent rabies
North Dakota State University's Extension Service veterinarian urges people to protect themselves and their animals against rabies.
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Arizona AG department says steer in Pinal has TB
A steer brought into Arizona to be used as rodeo stock has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis.
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Can Johne’s Disease be eliminated from a herd?
Herd owners who work at eradicating Johne’s Disease from their herds often get frustrated. Is it even possible? Is that the goal?
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Bovine Trichomoniasis reported in Arkansas
An emergency regulation aimed at stifling the spread of Trichomoniasis, a protozoal disease that can cause abortion and infertility in cattle, goes into effect June 15
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Bison study to use sterilization to thwart disease
Up to 100 Yellowstone National Park bison would be temporarily sterilized under a government research proposal aimed at combating a disease carried by the animals, federal officials said Thursday.
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Pinkeye and pinkeye prevention
Pinkeye, as it is usually named and defined in textbooks, is caused by a bacterial infection of the surface of the eyeball and the inner surfaces of the lids.
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