Tag: animal health
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.
National DHIA offers $1,500 scholarships to veterinary students
National Dairy Herd Information Association is offering $1,500 scholarships to third-year or fourth-year college of veterinary medicine students.
We all can help reduce antibiotic resistance
More antibiotics are being used with humans and animals, and with each use, sensitive bacteria are killed and resistant bacteria grow and multiply.
Know what to do if your horse is wounded
Learn how to be prepared so you can stay calm and act quickly when dealing with wounds in horses.
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.
How to reduce your dog’s risk of getting, giving poison ivy
Dogs can't get poison ivy. Or can they? Some dogs are affected when exposed to poison ivy. Learn how to identify the symptoms and treat it accordingly.
How to reduce grass tetany in grazing cattle
As the number of daylight hours increase, temperatures warm and pastures grow, farm managers should take steps to prevent hypomagnesemia or "grass tetany."
How to assess herd health using rumination time
Measuring rumination time in dairy cows can help you better assess their overall health. Learn what trends to look for to monitor your herd's health.
Farm and Dairy’s top 10 stories of 2017
Check out the Farm and Dairy staff selections for the top 10 stories to impact its readership in 2017.
