Two beef cows in a field

Flies, Ticks and Anaplasmosis

Kortnie WheatonAnimal Health, Livestock diseases, Sanitation, Wildlife

Finding a dead cow on a farm is very alarming. A farmer needs to know why, because there are many causes that result in a cow dying. In this particular case, a call to the veterinarian and some diagnostic tests determined that the cow had anaplasmosis.  Anaplasmosis is a bacterial infection of concern to cattle producers because they might lose …

View of a farm and lake at sunset

Draw the Line on Livestock Diseases

Samantha ShieldsAnimal Health, Livestock diseases, Sanitation, Traffic Control Leave a Comment

A line of separation is a biosecurity practice that involves setting up boundaries or zones on a livestock operation. The purpose of the line is to block the introduction, or limit the spread of disease-causing agents (NPPC, 2013). Compliance with procedures for crossing the line can become an issue with farm workers and visitors. The line is meant to separate …