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Author Archives: Carla L. Huston

Standing Guard against Vesicular Stomatitis

Carla L. Huston Posted on August 17, 2020 by Carla L. Huston

Livestock producers in the southeast are reminded to be vigilant in their biosecurity practices to protect against the vesicular stomatitis virus.  Just last week, the disease caused by this virus, vesicular stomatitis (VS), was diagnosed in horses in Arkansas, dangerously … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Health, Global Health

Keeping track of Animal Disease Traceability – coming soon to a herd near you!

Carla L. Huston Posted on September 5, 2019 by Carla L. Huston

Earlier this year the USDA unveiled its plan to implement animal disease traceability (ADT) in US cattle herds. A traceability system is needed to help fight disease outbreaks and keep global trade markets accessible to US livestock producers. Animals requiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Health, Global Health

What about honeybees?

Carla L. Huston Posted on February 15, 2017 by Carla L. Huston

Did you know that honeybees are the only insect listed as a “food animal” by the Food and Drug Administration?  Across the country, veterinarians and beekeepers alike are learning about the new Veterinary Feed Directive regulations,  which affect all food … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Health, Food Safety & Security | Tagged antimicrobial use, population medicine

Population Medicine and Beef Quality Assurance

Carla L. Huston Posted on July 14, 2016 by Carla L. Huston

The new MSU CVM Population Medicine rotation is off to a great start!  This week, students had a great opportunity to learn about proper cattle management and Beef Quality Assurance from one of our biggest advocates this week. Want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Health, Food Safety & Security | Tagged cattle, population medicine

Are you prepared for the new medicated feed regulations?

Carla L. Huston Posted on July 8, 2015 by Carla L. Huston

The final ruling from the FDA on Veterinary Feed Directives was published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2015.  The objective of this ruling is to promote the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs in food animals.  Specifically, guidelines … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Health, Food Safety & Security

Upcoming County Cattlemen’s Programs

Carla L. Huston Posted on May 1, 2015 by Carla L. Huston

Join us next week for animal health updates at two county cattlemen’s meetings.  We will discuss anaplasmosis, new trichomoniasis regulations, new drug laws, and other pertinent animal health topics.   Contact the County Extension office for more details! May 5, 2015  Monroe … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Health

Those pesky insects are here!

Carla L. Huston Posted on May 1, 2015 by Carla L. Huston

The extremely wet weather we’ve had in March and April have proven to be good for the insect populations in the southeastern US.  Flies and ticks are already established in many herds, but it’s not too late to get an … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Health | Tagged cattle, parasites
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