Lameness in Cattle: Causes Associated With Infections

Russ Daly Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian When lameness is identified in beef cattle, determining the cause of that condition is one of the first considerations. One way to classify the various causes of lameness in cattle is to group them into two different categories: bacterial infection and injury. Some lameness cases will bridge these two classifications, as lameness-causing infections sometimes are the direct result of injuries. This article will focus on causes…

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Study: Prescribed burns have little effect on snake populations

Researchers look at effect of Konza Prairie fires on snakes MANHATTAN, Kan. – A study on the impact of prescribed burns on the Konza Prairie showed that fire has minimal effect on the state’s snake populations, especially when there are adjacent unburned areas. Charlie Lee, a retired wildlife specialist with K-State Research and Extension, said the researchers trapped snakes before and after prescribed burns in the spring (May through June) and fall (August…

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