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Horse health: Keep traveling horses safe with a CVI

WEBBy obtaining a CVI, horse owners can help keep the whole horse population healthy. Glaza summarizes their importance, noting, “Health certificates are not for individual horses in a grand sense, they are to protect our state horse herd or our …

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Wyoming state veterinarian provides animal health update at …

WEBRiverton – The Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days took place Feb. 18-19, and during the event, educational speakers presented on topics ranging from pasture seeding to livestock updates.. Wyoming State Veterinarian Dr. Hallie Hasel provided a …

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Cowherd profitability depends on herd health plans

WEBMay 13th, 2022 by. Profitability of cow/calf operations are dependent on a healthy herd and high conception rates. Therefore, as branding approaches, it is important for producers to create a herd health plan to promote a sustainable herd. Applying proper vaccinations …

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Preserving the West 777 Bison Ranch practices holistic …

WEBPublished on Jan. 18, 2020. The 777 Bison Ranch in Hermosa, S.D. wasn’t always a bison operation. In fact, the Hillenbrand family started out raising cattle until the skittish South Dakota climate changed their plans.

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Healthy soils: Importance of soil organic matter for improving soil

WEBThe Oct. 29 edition of the Healthy Soils Webinar hosted by the Powder River Basin Resource Council featured University of Wyoming Northwest Area Agricultural Extension Educator Dr. Caitlyn Youngquist.

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USDA’s Swine Health Improvement Plan centers on biosecurity, …

WEBHow can the nation’s hog producers keep diseases such as brucellosis, swine influenza and African swine fever (ASF)out of their barns? North Dakota’s state veterinarian says programs like the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) can help.

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Kansas State professor works to develop ASF vaccine

WEBOne of these professors was Jishu Shi, professor of vaccine immunology and director of U.S.-China Center for Animal Health in KSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. During the Jan. 15 episode of KSU’s Agriculture Today podcast, Shi explained …

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Historic Ranch: Generations of ranchers have called the Grant …

WEBHistoric Ranch: Generations of ranchers have called the Grant Ranch home. January 20th, 2023 by. At the foot of the Richeau Hills, there’s an old stone house built in the 1890s by Scottish immigrants – the Grant family. Modern amenities were added in …

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Producers encouraged to look for several factors influencing cattle

WEBOvergrown beef cattle hooves can lead to lameness, extreme discomfort, infections and other serious issues. Identifying the root cause of a hoof problem early on can help producers address the issue swiftly to prevent long-term damage and agitation.

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Creating impact through a multi-state medical education program

WEBWashington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WWAMI) joined forces to create a five-state medical education program to alleviate health care shortages in underserved and rural areas.

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Experts discuss risks of feeding moldy hay to livestock

WEBMycotoxins. According to several industry experts, mold makes hay much less desirable and palatable to livestock, but the real concern is the possible presence of mycotoxins, which are created by some fungal molds. “Hay can be unfit for livestock due …

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Local services provide rural healthcare options for Wyoming …

WEBFor years, rural America has faced issues of affordable and accessible healthcare, creating barriers which limit their ability to obtain the care they need.

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Farm State of Mind: AFBF provides rural mental health resources

WEBFarm State of Mind: AFBF provides rural mental health resources. May 14th, 2021 by Wyoming Livestock Roundup. “If your tractor needed maintenance, you would stop what you were doing and you’d get it working right before you try and go out in the …

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National Sheep Study: NAHMS to conduct sheep and lamb health …

WEBThe National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), a non-regulatory unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service …

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Bipartisan Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act introduced

WEBOn Jan. 25, U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Don Beyer (D-VA) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced the Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act, a bipartisan bill to “improve soil health on farms and support sustainable alternatives to annual agriculture.”

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Working With Mother Nature: LU Ranch raises cattle with a focus …

WEBThe LU Ranch, originally called LU Sheep Company, is a fourth-generation cattle ranch in the foothills of the Absaroka Mountains in northwest Wyoming.

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Cold stress and dehydration can impact cattle health

WEBIf the temperature is lower than five degrees, it would be eight to 25 percent increase,” says Walker. She continues, “It just depends on how cold it gets and whether cattle have protection from wind, since wind chill effectively lowers the temperature that …

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BCRC offers tips for reducing stress during calving season

WEBBCRC offers tips for reducing stress during calving season. March 8th, 2024 by. For many cattle producers, calving season is underway, which means an abundance of sleepless nights as calves hit the ground around the clock. This tiring and stressful …

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Norton: Producers can evaluate soil health using simple steps

WEBCasper – When it comes to soil health, Jay Norton believes checking the health of the soil is similar to going to the doctor for an annual checkup. “How are current management practices affecting future sustainability?” asks Jay Norton, University of …

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