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From the Field
In this edition of “From the Field,” American Angus Association regional managers Landon Andrews and Trevor Haney share their thoughts on the current drought and how producers can knock down persistent external parasites.
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Survey Indicates Need for Large-animal Veterinary Service
MSU Extension asked for feedback from the cattle industry about the apparent lack of and the need for large-animal veterinarians in Michigan.
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Battling a New Eight-legged Foe | Part Two
Kansas State University’s Cassandra Olds, assistant professor of veterinary entomology, and A.J. Tarpoff, associate professor and beef extension veterinarian, share insights regarding this eight-legged foe and the protozoan parasite it carries known as Theileria orientalis.
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Gizmos & Gadgets
This month’s edition of “Gizmos and Gadgets” features an intuitive eID tag reader, a mosquito control station and a generic version of Resflor Gold® antibiotic.
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The Importance of China in Global and U.S. Beef Markets
China/Hong Kong generally represents significant beef export potential for the United States in the absence of political barriers.
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Understanding the Role of Prescribed Fire in Texas
AgriLife Extension expert explains safety considerations and benefits to land, wildlife and communities.
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Drones Evaluate NMSU Rangeland Research
Range Management Specialist Casey Spackman has made it his mission to find an effective solution in identifying toxic plants across extensive landscapes. He has zeroed in on unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones.
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USDA Requires SNAP-authorized Retailers to Carry More Real Food
Practical changes to retailer stocking standards promote more options while reducing fraud and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Battling a New Eight-legged Foe | Part One
Kansas State University’s Cassandra Olds, assistant professor of veterinary entomology, and A.J. Tarpoff, associate professor and beef extension veterinarian, share insights on this eight-legged foe and the protozoan parasite it carries known as Theileria orientalis.
Listen now