Animal Health
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Livestock
South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.
Producing Safe Food Means On-Farm Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antibiotic stewardship and residue prevention programs can help establish trusting relationships with end users by ensuring safe, wholesome meat or dairy products on your farm.
Summer Sheep and Goat Show Sale Requirements
Summer is on the way and with it many sheep and goat shows and sales. Do you have the right documentation to be transporting your animals?
Clostridial Disease Management and Vaccines for Sheep and Goats
Vaccination against clostridium perfringens is universally recommended for small ruminants. Learn some expert vaccine considerations for both sheep and goats.
Heat Stress in Small Ruminants
The Upper Midwest provides periods of extreme heat during summer and shorter periods of heat stress potential during spring and fall. Are your sheep and goats cool enough in their environment?
Are Your Dewormers Effective For Your Sheep or Goat?
Using an effective dewormer properly can be part of a strategy in preventing internal parasites in sheep and goats. So how do you know if your dewormer is effective, and what does it mean to use it properly?
Navel Dips for Lambs and Kids
Treating umbilical cords with a navel dip at birth is recommended to ensure a healthy start for lambs and kids and preventing the occurrence of navel (joint) ill.
Are Ionophores the Key for Managing Coccidiosis in Calves?
Ionophores are feed additives commonly used in cattle diets to increase feed efficiency and growth.
SowBridge Webinar: Sow Shoulder Sores - Causes and Treatments
Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about sow shoulder sores on January 8 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.
SowBridge Webinar: Managing Nurse Sows
Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about managing nurse sows on December 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.