Monensin Intoxication of a Dairy Herd
Last summer the Penn State Field Investigators were contacted by a referring veterinarian in regard to an unusual herd-wide situation of downer cows.
View ArticleComposting Animal Mortalities
Despite the best intentions and care in animal agricultural facilities there are occasional animal mortalities. Until very recently there was a viable rendering industry that would collect the deceased...
View ArticleStillborn Calf Research Update
Earlier this year a field study was initiated to look into potential causes of stillborn calves in dairy and beef herds in Pennsylvania.
View ArticleThe Dairy Production Medicine (DPM) Certificate Program VII
The Penn State Veterinary Extension group will be offering the next edition of the Dairy Production Medicine (DPM) Certificate Program for veterinarians this fall, 2014.
View ArticleWeaning Practices Limit Stress to Ewes and Lambs
A few simple steps preparing for weaning can minimize the stress to both ewes and lambs in your flock.
View ArticleFlies Can Impact Summertime Beef Cattle Production
High populations of different flies can have a negative impact on the productivity and profitability of beef cattle enterprises. Learn how to minimize the impact they have on your herd.
View ArticleHeat Stress and Beef Cattle
As we move into hotter weather, cattle managers need to be thinking about heat stress in their stock and how it can be mitigated. It is better to do some planning ahead of time rather than reacting...
View ArticlePresident’s 2016 Budget Proposes Historic Investment to Combat...
Antibiotic resistance has been a focus area emphasized by the Veterinary Extension Team for several years. The President of the United States also feels that this is one of the most pressing public...
View ArticleRegistration Now Open for Dairy Production Medicine (DPM) VII
The DPM Certificate Program VII will update and refocus the dairy practitioner by providing skills and knowledge in production medicine.
View ArticlePDA Addresses Avian Flu Outbreak Preparedness
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture encourages the poultry industry to practice biosecurity measures and stresses the need for vigilance and preparedness in wake of avian flu outbreak. The...
View ArticlePrecautions, preparations help Pa. brace for potential avian flu threat
Experts aren't sure why Pennsylvania so far has been spared in the outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza that has caused massive losses to the poultry industry in the Midwest. But it could...
View ArticleFlies Can Impact Summertime Beef Cattle Production
High populations of different flies can have a negative impact on the productivity and profitability of beef cattle enterprises.
View ArticleHeat Stress and Beef Cattle
Cattle managers need to be thinking about heat stress in their stock and how it can be mitigated. It is better to do some planning and strategizing ahead of time rather than reacting after the heat...
View ArticleSilvopasture: Could This Work on Your Farm?
Silvopasture is the integration of trees, livestock, and forage crops together on the same land to create dual income from timber and livestock. In recent years there has been more interest in these...
View ArticleHave You Reviewed Your Sheep Records Lately?
In order to have a good handle on some of your production practices, you need to review your records on a regular basis. This includes not only financial records for filing taxes, but your production...
View ArticleEastern poultry producers brace for avian flu this fall as waterfowl migrate
Right now, in the vast prairie pothole region of southern Canada and the United States' upper Midwest, waterfowl are mingling, raising their young and instinctively preparing to migrate, some leaving...
View ArticleUSDA Releases Checklist for Self-Assessment of Enhanced Poultry Biosecurity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released a "Checklist for Self-Assessment of Enhanced Poultry Biosecurity" and training materials as part of...
View ArticleHoof Health Workshop Held in Marion Center
On a cool day in late October, nineteen workshop participants were treated to a full program about hoof health in dairy cattle. A portion of the workshop was held at a Marion Center dairy farm, where...
View ArticleWhat's Happening with the Veterinary Feed Directive?
Currently in the US, feed stores can sell certain antibiotics for oral use in animals without veterinary supervision. This will change starting in December 2016. The changes instituted by the FDA are...
View ArticleKeeping Animals Healthy
Here are some common techniques producers use to keep their animals healthy and avoid having to treat them.
View ArticleTuberculosis in Cattle - Don't Forget It's Not Totally Gone
Bovine tuberculosis is still found worldwide but many countries, including the United States, have greatly reduced or even eliminated the disease from their cattle herds. Unfortunately, despite getting...
View ArticleUsing EBV Data to Promote Parasite Resistance
Utilize EBV (Estimated Breeding Value) data generated through the National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP), to help promote genetic resistance to parasites.
View ArticleDr. Wolfgang Named Pennsylvania State Veterinarian
Dr. David Wolfgang, who has served for the past 17 years as the Penn State Extension veterinarian overseeing the Dairy Production Medicine Certificate Program, has been named the state veterinarian by...
View ArticleFSMA and VFD: More Letters and Regulations, But How Is My Dairy Farm Affected?
Enacted to further improve the safety of our food supply, these laws will impact most farms.
View ArticleVeterinary Practitioner’s Meeting
The Animal Diagnostic Laboratory (PADLS-PSU), the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Extension at The Pennsylvania State University will offer the annual Veterinary Practitioner’s...
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