Diseases & Disorders
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Bangs Vaccine and Talking to Your Veterinarian
As spring arrives, many cattlemen have selected their replacement heifers for breeding and should be considering pre-breeding and brucellosis vaccination in their replacement females as soon as possible to set them up for a successful breeding season.
Understanding and Managing Cucumber Mosaic Virus
Cucumber mosaic virus can have devastating effects on members of the Cucurbit family, including cucumbers, squash, melons, pumpkins, and spinach. Learn how to identify and manage it before it takes a toll on your garden this growing season!
Organic Pest Control Methods
Integrated pest management is an environmentally conscious approach to managing insects, weeds and disease. By focusing on natural processes, growers use pest control methods beginning with the least toxic and amplifying the pest control needs gradually if problems persist.
How to Stop Drift
The goals of applying any crop protection products include: increasing effectiveness, mitigating drift, and maximizing profits. We will focus on mitigating drift, even though all three interact with each other.
Be Aware of Fungicide Resistance in Field Crops
A few soybean and corn fields have received or will be receiving a fungicide application this season. We recommend scouting fields treated with fungicides to determine if diseases are controlled as expected or if there are signs of reduced sensitivity.
Cat Death Losses Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in South Dakota
Veterinarians and laboratory diagnosticians are fielding reports of death losses in cat populations linked to avian influenza infections.
South Dakota Tar Spot Update: November 8, 2024
In late October, tar spot was identified on dried field corn being sold for decoration at a big box store in eastern South Dakota. This fungal disease can be identified by the black lesions that are on both sides of the leaf.
Corn Stunt in South Dakota
In late September, a sample received from Deuel County was confirmed positive for corn stunt, a disease spread through corn leafhopper feeding. This diagnosis is the furthest north corn stunt has ever been confirmed and reported in the United States.
Swine Foreign Animal Disease Preparation: A reflection through the legacy of Gord Downie
The threat of foreign animal disease outbreaks demands preparedness, rapid response, and a community-wide effort to mitigate damage. Interestingly, the legacy of musician Gord Downie offers a framework for approaching these issues with urgency, empathy, and a forward-looking perspective.
South Dakota Tar Spot Update: September 30, 2024
As of September 26, 2024, our researchers have confirmed the presence of tar spot in 25 counties across the eastern half of South Dakota. The severity of infection has varied anywhere from less than 1% to approximately 20% on individual corn plants.