Calving is a major event in a farm's calendar. Dystocia (a difficult birth) and neonatal infection are the leading causes of calf loss, and preparation and adequate care before, during, and after birth are key to the success of any calving season
Originally from eastern Asia, the Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, has successfully established itself in Australia, New Zealand, several Pacific Region island nations, and now the United States. Detection of the tick in 2017 on a
Biosecurity is a key component to animal health and disease prevention on any livestock farm. Biosecurity is the most important measure to reduce and prevent diseases from spreading to any farm or ranch.
In Oklahoma, ticks are detected on livestock throughout the year, and tick-borne disease is commonly diagnosed. With milder winters and high humidity, tick numbers appear to be increasing across the state, so let Oklahoma State University summarize
