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On-Call / Vet OFN Admin - July 19, 2010 0

This time of the year it is common to see cows standing in the shade and wading in ponds in an effort to find relief from the heat. Unfortunately, the summer sun is not the only factor affecting heat stress on cattle grazing Southwest Missouri pastures.

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On-Call / Vet Melissa Fuller - July 6, 2009 0

One of the most common diseases among cattle during the summer months is pinkeye or ‘bovine infectious keratitis’. Many producers battle this disease every year even when preventative measures are taken. Thankfully, mortality with this disease is generally low or absent, however, morbidity may be as high as 80 percent. Economic losses are generally realized in treatment costs, reduced gains/milk production and reduced sale prices for animals with blindness or chronic lesions of the eye.

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On-Call / Vet OFN Admin - September 12, 2011 0

In a previous issue we discussed an emerging disease in Missouri cattle known as trichomoniasis or ‘trich’. This issue provides an excellent opportunity to bring producers up to date on recent changes in Missouri state regulations.

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On-Call / Vet Melissa Fuller - December 21, 2009 0

'Colic’ is a general term used to describe abdominal pain and is a clinical syndrome that is commonly recognized in horses. Colic can be caused by many different abnormalities occurring within the abdominal cavity of the horse. For horse owners it is advantageous to be familiar with the clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment options for colic as most horses will encounter this problem at some point in their lives.

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On-Call / Vet OFN Admin - October 28, 2013 0

Watch for acorn toxicosis this fall.

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On-Call / Vet Melissa Fuller - August 25, 2008 0

As I prepare this column, it would appear there is at least a small reprieve from some of the economic gloom and doom of the past 6 months. Now I understand that this does not take away from the fact that everyone’s input costs have jumped drastically over the past couple of years. But it should get you to thinking of ways to maximize your production and more efficiently use your resources.

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On-Call / Vet OFN Admin - May 30, 2011 0

An outbreak of equine herpes virus has created quite a stir in the horse world recently. Several horses that attended the National Cutting Horse Association's Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah this May later developed neurologic signs and then tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1. Several shows have subsequently been cancelled, some farms have been quarantined and a few of the affected horses unfortunately euthanized as a result of the outbreak.

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On-Call / Vet OFN Admin - February 23, 2015 0

Spring calving season is just around the corner. This also means calving problems and the need to intervene and assist in the delivery of the calf. While this may seem a straightforward procedure, many things can make for a more difficult and less successful outcome. Here are several mistakes made before, during and after calving that can lead to problems for the calf and the cow.

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On-Call / Vet OFN Admin - November 5, 2012 0

Recently in southwest Missouri we have seen an increase in number of herds affected with Trichomoniasis. This disease is a reproductive nightmare. It can be devastating to the owner. Reducing the calf crop and eliminating any significant income for that herd.

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On-Call / Vet Melissa Fuller - July 23, 2012 0

It is summertime, and with rising temperatures combined with high humidity, heat stress will play an important factor in all cattle operations for the next couple of months.