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Know the basics of poultry care, handling and the risks of Salmonella

The CDC final update on the 2020 Salmonella outbreak associated with backyard poultry indicated there were a total of 1,722 cases in the United States.
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Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Preparation key in herd sire selection

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Meat goats tough out COVID-19 disruptions

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

Cattle producers should know signs of foot rot in livestock

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

A backwards calf will need assistance at birth
Preparation key in herd sire selection

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Purchasing a new bull is one of the biggest decisions a rancher will face.

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Meat goats tough out COVID-19 disruptions

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Meat goat market disruptions due to COVID-19 last year appear to have made less of an impact than expected, said JJ Jones, Oklahoma State University Extension area agricultural economist.

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Cattle producers should know signs of foot rot in livestock

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

Foot rot is a painful condition that can become chronic if treatment is not provided promptly.

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A backwards calf will need assistance at birth

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

A cow that is in early labor a long time or one that fails to progress to hard straining may be signaling that the calf is positioned wrong,

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Got oak? Be careful

Mon, Mar 08, 2021

Oklahoma is known for beautiful, shady oak trees. Springtime brings new leaves, buds and blooms while fall brings acorns that cover the ground in grazing areas.

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Cattle breeders should check bull fertility after recent snowstorms

Mon, Mar 08, 2021

Frostbite can cause temporary or permanent sterility in a herd sire.

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Cattle needs rise as temperatures drop

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

Follow recommended livestock-care checklists to mitigate significant dangers that arctic blasts bring to animal health and production.

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Take steps to maximize available hay in cattle operations

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Cattle producers are only halfway through the hay feeding season, so it’s a good time to double-check they’re not wasting that precious resource.

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Antimicrobial stewardship a vital element of livestock operations

Tue, Feb 09, 2021

Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated effort by physicians, veterinarians, animal caretakers and agricultural producers to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs.

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Review information about Johne’s Disease prior to calving season

Wed, Feb 03, 2021

Johne's is contagious and can be transferred animal to animal within a species or from one ruminant to another such as a cow to a sheep.

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Review information about Johne’s Disease prior to calving season

Wed, Feb 03, 2021

Most animals are infected early in life, but clinical symptoms typically do not appear for many months.

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