Fri, Aug 02, 2019

Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that affects primarily horses and cattle. However, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas also can be infected, and on rare occasions humans.

Wed, Jul 31, 2019

The Oklahoma Department of Food and Forestry announced July 30, 2019 that Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) was confirmed in a Tillman County horse. VSV has been reported in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming in 2019. This is the first case in Oklahoma since the 1990s.

Mon, Jul 01, 2019

The upcoming Independence Day holiday will be critical for the summer beef demand season.

Tue, Jun 18, 2019

Livestock producers may qualify for financial aid under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program.

Tue, Jun 18, 2019

Replacement heifers represent a long-term investment and source of new genetics for a cattle herd, and so must be productive from the get-go.

Mon, Jun 17, 2019

Livestock operators must notify Farm Service Agency within 30 days of the death of their animals.

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Floodwaters disturb the soil, which can expose the spores that trigger the diseases.

Tue, Jun 11, 2019

In addition to the irritation factor, flies can transmit an important bacterial infection that can escalate production losses and negatively impact animal welfare—pinkeye.

Mon, Jun 10, 2019

Excessive moisture can lead to foot rot in cattle, for which lameness is often the first symptom.

Wed, Jun 05, 2019

The new center will be a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to conducting animal studies primarily related to climate variability, production efficiency and sustainability in the areas of animal and human health; animal genetics, growth, nutrition and reproduction; and general animal well-being.

Tue, May 28, 2019

Diarrhea or scours is commonly seen in young dairy calves

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The Oklahoma State Ranch Tour, slated June 5-6, will showcase some of the most progressive ranches in Northwest Oklahoma.