Animal Diseases
CATTLE
Dairy Cow Health and Metabolic Disease Relative to Nutritional Factors, G1743
This NebGuide describes the various implications and effects of dairy cow metabolic problems, their causes and management recommendations for prevention.
GENERAL
Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Companion Animals, G1501
This NebGuide explains why antibiotics must be used with care and how to prudently use antibiotics to treat companion animals.
GENERAL LIVESTOCK
Attending Fairs: Safeguarding Your Health and Nebraska's Livestock Industry, G1693
Simple sanitary practices when visiting areas where livestock is exhibited can protect the health of people and animals.
Banned Mammalian Protein -- What Does it Mean?, G1692
Feeds for ruminant animals should not contain meat or bone meal derived from ruminants.
Biosecurity Basics for Cattle Operations and Good Management Practices (GMP) for Controlling Infectious Diseases , G1411
This NebGuide introduces cattle producers to the concept of biosecurity and provides practical management recommendations for preventing and/or containing infectious disease.
Biosecurity: Protecting Your Health and the Health of Your Animals, G1694
Animal exhibitors at fairs need to understand what measures need to be taken to prevent the spread of disease among animals and people.
Guarding Against Contagious Livestock Diseases from Farm Visitors, G1689
This NebGuide addresses how certain activities increase the chances livestock will be exposed to contagious diseases.
Guidelines for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Food Animals, G1485
Explains why antibiotics must be used with care and how to prudently use antibiotics to treat food animals.
Information about Foot-and-Mouth Disease for Nebraska Residents, G1690
This NebGuide addresses foot-and-mouth disease, its causes and how to prevent it.
Medical Sharps Disposal from Livestock Operations, G1444
This NebGuide explains how to properly dispose of medical sharps (hypodermic needles and scalpel blades) for livestock operations. Understanding this is critical for employee safety and environmental stewardship.
Safe Use of Animal Medicines, G1576
This NebGuide promotes the safe use of livestock medications, what medicines may present particular problems, and recommendations for their safe use and application.
Understanding Vaccines , G1445
This NebGuide explains the basics of vaccine value, the differences between types of vaccines used in animals, and discusses vaccine selection and vaccination program development.
HORSE
Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses, G1609
Vesicular stomatitis causes blister-like lesions that when broken, cause painful ulcers. People and other mammals can contract this contagious disease from horses.
West Nile Virus Guidelines for Horse Owners, G1877
Describes transmission and symptoms of West Nile Virus in horses and provides recommendations for controlling mosquitoes and managing horses to avoid infection.
SWINE
Preventing the Spread of Animal Diseases - Applications for Youth Livestock Shows, G1541
Biosecurity at youth livestock shows is key to helping prevent spread of disease.
