Animal Diseases Content
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Bats are dying from a disease that is easily spread by humans
Radio interview source: Ann Froschauer, White-Nose Expert, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Some species of bats hibernate over the winter and aren't...
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Monitor newly-weaned calves and new stock for respiratory disease
Radio interview source: Dr. Richard Linhart, DVM, Pfizer/Zoetis Animal Health
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Stress can make anyone sick, even cattle. Calves that have...
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Tall fescue is a common forage crop with a serious downside. It's infected with a fungal endophyte that's toxic to animals, and causes many problems.
Radio interview source: Craig Roberts, State Forage Specialist, University of Missouri
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Many livestock producers have tall...
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The scales on a chicken's leg should lie flat. If they're not, the chicken may have scaly leg mites. Mites cause irritation and if untreated, a bird can go lame.
Radio interview source: Phillip Clauer, Extension Poultry Specialist, Penn State University
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Help prevent chicken scaly leg...
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Motion detector spots this common ailment faster than the eye
The most common ailment to affect a horse is lameness. A University of Missouri equine veterinarian has developed a way to detect this problem using a motion detection system called the “...
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Keeping chickens can be a wonderful hobby for any acreage owner, but like with any animal, things can go wrong. Here are some common problems, along with explanations and solutions.
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Protect your livestock from a new mosquito-spread virus that has the potential to wipe out entire herds
Radio interview source: Sara Cherry, assistant professor, University of Pennsylvania
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Deadly new disease...
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Living the Country Life Radio Program with Betsy Freese
Serious health threat
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Radio interview source: Pat Smith, president, Lyme Disease Association, Inc.
I grew up in Maryland and I've seen a lot of ticks. One...
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Learn how to keep your backyard flock healthy.
Radio interview source: Dr. Chrislyn Wood, Poultry Specialist, USDA
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The number of backyard chicken flocks is increasing, and so is the need to...
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Scrapie is a fatal, degenerative brain disease affecting the central nervous system of sheep and goats. There is no preventative vaccine and no cure. Take precautions to prevent losses in your herd...