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Spotlight: New Animal Disease Threats - http://www.fao.org/Ag/magazine/0206sp1.htm
Article arguing that a global early warning system would help control the current upsurge in epizootic emergencies. |
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IACUC Learning Module - Blood Values mg/100 mi - http://www.iacuc.arizona.edu/training/sheep/blood.html
Normal values for horses, cows, pigs and sheep. |
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Understanding Vaccines - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=437
This NebGuide explains the pros and cons of vaccination, the different types of vaccines used in animals and vaccine selection, and why vaccines sometimes fail to work. |
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Safe Use of Animal Medicines - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=414
This article gives guidance on the risks to humans of animal medications and the need to exercise caution while working with them. |
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Guidelines for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Food Animals - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=427
This article explains why antibiotics are used in animal health and the reasons for concern on their misuse. It also gives guidelines, drawn up by American Veterinary Medical Association, on using them appropriately. |
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Small Ruminant Publications and Links - http://www.ag.auburn.edu/dept/ads/sheep/
Auburn University Department of Animal Science's list of on-line resources regarding health, reproduction and management of small ruminants. |
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A Man Named Rock - http://www.angelfire.com/sc3/prentice/
Short biography of John Rockefeller Prentice, a pioneer of artificial insemination in farm animals as a means of improving the genetic pool. |
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National Animal Health Emergency Management System (NAHEMS) - http://www.land-care.org.uk/fmd/curr_topic/nahems/nahems.htm
A joint state-federal-industry effort to improve the United States' ability to deal successfully with animal health emergencies, ranging from flood and drought to introductions of deadly foreign animal diseases. Also looks at bioterrorism, emerging diseases, and diseases that pose a threat to production and international trade. Part of USAHA. US. |
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Fundamentals of Livestock Entomology - http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_entm/medical_veterinary/liveent.htm
Common insect and mite pests of livestock and pets in Kansas sorted according to type of animal affected. |
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IACUC Learning Module - Physiological Data - http://www.iacuc.arizona.edu/training/sheep/phys.html
Normal physiological signs and symptoms. Including blood count for horses, cows, pigs and sheep. |