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Three Lessons Learned From Past FMD Outbreaks

  • May 8, 2013
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    Beef

    MicroBeef Technologies Will Introduce Computerized Stethoscope For Cattle

    Mark Shaw, MicroBeef Technologies/MWI Veterinary Supply Inc., talks about a revolutionary new digital lung-scoring system called Whisper, a computerized stethoscope that allows targeted treatment of bovine respiratory disease in cattle....More
  • May 7, 2013
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    Three Lessons Learned From Past FMD Outbreaks

    The U.S. can benefit from the misfortunes of other countries as they have dealt with foot and mouth disease. By analyzing what went right and what went wrong, U.S. animal health officials can better plan, prepare and train for a possible outbreak here....More
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    May 5, 2013
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    The Importance Of Weaning And Castration

    I often hear that farmers and ranchers are the nation’s original champions of animal welfare, and I believe it. But, if you’re not weaning and castrating your calves before you sell them, you can’t wear the animal welfare ribbon....More
  • Apr. 28, 2013
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    Beef

    8 FMD Prevention Tips For Your Ranch

    What if a cattle disease outbreak happened in the U.S.? Is your herd safe? Annette Jones, California state veterinarian, explains some simple biosecurity measures cattlemen can take to ensure their animals remain healthy during a cattle disease outbreak like foot and mouth disease....More
  • Apr. 28, 2013
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    Beef

    What You Need To Know About Foot & Mouth Disease

    The U.S. has robust safeguards against the incursion of foreign animal diseases and they have been very effective. Annette Jones, California state veterinarian, explains why foot and mouth disease needs to be on your radar....More

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