Preparing your community The successful mitigation of any disaster requires action by many, including volunteer and full-time first responders; local, state, and federal government officials; academia; the medical community; and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Unfortunately, many people in non-animal/non-agricultural occupations or … Continue reading
Disaster Preparedness for Livestock It is important to have a disaster plan for livestock since they may not easily be transported or confined. Loose or stranded animals can cause physical harm to people, delay or inhibit the rescue of people, … Continue reading
Pet Identification: Microchipping One of the biggest problems following a natural disaster is reunification. Pets can become startled by the noise and chaos of a storm and run off or be displaced when their home is damaged and no longer … Continue reading
Pet Emergency Kit Resources for both people and animals may be limited following a disaster. Now is the time to prepare and check your pet’s emergency and evacuation kit! Here are a few essential items to include: Copies of vaccinations … Continue reading
Pet evacuation tips With springtime and warm weather comes an increase in the risk of hazardous weather events. Most disasters that affect humans have the potential to also affect animals. Under most disaster conditions, it is advised to take your … Continue reading
The second Sunday of May is designated as National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. To help promote this special event which will be on May 14, 2022, we have prepared a series of blogs for the community on preparedness that will … Continue reading
Ocular squamous cell carcinoma (SCC or cancer eye) is the most common tumor in cattle. Early eye lesions can be benign, while more advanced lesions tend to be malignant and metastasize (spread) to other organs. The cause of cancer eye … Continue reading
Now is the time to ramp up your fly control program! Severe fly infestations have been associated with increased incidence of pinkeye, or infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK). Affected animals will develop epiphora (runny eyes), conjunctivitis, and corneal ulcers and scarring … Continue reading
A disease outbreak can cause tremendous losses to your operation, whether due to treatment costs, lost production, or even animal deaths. In general, diseases just don’t “appear” on an operation – they are somehow introduced through other animals, people, equipment, … Continue reading
The most common limb abnormality in calves Contracted tendons are the most common limb abnormality seen in newborn calves. They cause the legs to be flexed in position, or knuckled over and make it difficult for the newborn calf to … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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