Diseases
Foot Rot In Grazing Cattle On Wet Pastures
Many pastures in the Eastern two-thirds of Oklahoma are now soggy from
repeated rains and thunderstorms. Standing water and muddy conditions
can increase the likelihood of “foot rot” in grazing cattle.
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Vaccinate Livestock Against Anthrax Now
Livestock producers should get their animals vaccinated for anthrax now, especially if they are in areas with a history of the disease, North Dakota State University Extension Service veterinarian Charlie Stoltenow advises.
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Cattle Health: Flooding Poses Threat From Anthrax
The state veterinarian's office says flooding and rain this spring could increase the risk of anthrax poisoning in livestock.
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Japan PM Admits Fault In Handling Cattle Disease
Japan's prime minister acknowledged Tuesday that the government was not doing enough to contain a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a southern prefecture that has crippled farmers growing prized beef and prompted its governor to declare a crisis.
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Cattle Health: Control Pinkeye Before It Affects Summer Gains
Pinkeye is a common problem plaguing cattle during the summer months. It can affect cattle of all ages, but younger cattle tend to exhibit a higher incidence of disease.
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Cattle Health: Withdrawal Times Are Critical
Summer often brings a couple cattle health issues that must be treated
for the well-being of the animal. Foot rot and pinkeye are both
infections that often are responsive to antibiotic therapy.
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North Dakota Board Denies Exemption To Canadian Cattle
AgWeek reports the North Dakota Department of Agriculture rejected a
Canadian cattleman’s request to import cattle without testing.
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Change In Bovine TB Regulations To Benefit Minnesota
A change in federal regulations on bovine tuberculosis is expected to benefit Minnesota cattle producers.
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Foot-And-Mouth Case Confirmed Outside Seoul
The Korea Times reports an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been
confirmed after cattle on a farm 60 kilometers west of Seoul first
showed signs yesterday.
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New Case Of Bovine TB Found In Northeast Nebraska
Nebraska agriculture officials say they have found a new case of bovine tuberculosis in the northeast corner of the state.
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NDA Director Provides Update On Bovine Tuberculosis In Nebraska
Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach today provided information on
the status of bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing in the state.
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