Veterinary Researchers Identify Potential Treatment for Emerging Rabbit Diseases
Manhattan, KS— A discovery by researchers at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine may save the lives of wild and domestic rabbits threatened by the recent spread of lagovirus diseases, including Rabbit hemorrhagic disease and European brown hare syndrome. Through collaboration with researchers from other Kansas Board of Regents universities, K-State virologists Yunjeong Kimand […]
Livestock Biosecurity A Diligent and Serious Task
“It’s very common for cattle to come home from a show and be under the weather,” said Dana Zook, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock specialist for the west district. “It could just be a virus, but there’s always a chance it could be more.”
September To-Do List: Divide Daylilies
“K-State’s Upham says proper care will increase flower production later on”
Kansas Ag Secretary Highlights Hot Topics ahead of Summit
“Beam shares thoughts on drought, labor shortage and the next Farm Bill”
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Dirck Hoagland, J&N Ranch, part 1
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University Manhattan, KS- Today let’s learn about a cross-section of agriculture. Let’s talk to a cattle feeder, a timber producer, a crop farmer, a stocker cattle grower, and a beef seedstock producer. To cover all of these, […]
Cattle Chat: Training Helps Cows Adjust to Weaning, Feedlot
“K-State veterinarians explain the value of preconditioning calves”
K-State Economist Studies Potential Impact of Space Weather on Farming
“Solar flares, other activity may disrupt GPS signals”
K-State Updates Info on Feed Safety Sampling Resources
“Project relates to safety of feed mills, production facilities”
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
“A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red.”
Researchers Seek Ways to Reduce Deer Populations in Urban Areas
“Urban archery hunts are least expensive option; non-lethal methods also being studied”