Day: August 15, 2010

DEFENSIVE HORSEMANSHIP KEEPS OWNERS SAFE WHEN WORKING WITH HORSES

A person who practices defensive horsemanship is less likely to be hurt while handling a horse, Robert M. Miller, DVM, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., said at the recent American Veterinary Medical Association meeting July 31-Aug. 3 in Atlanta, Ga. “(Because they are prey animals) horses are always afraid,” he warned, and said people must act in a reassuring manner to avoid being kicked. Continue reading…

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Anthrax is Here — Vaccinate Livestock Now

Texas Animal Health Commission “Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893” Dee Ellis, DVM, MPA ? Executive Director P.O. Box l2966 ? Austin, Texas 78711 ? (800) 550-8242 http://www.tahc.state.tx.us For more information contact the Public Information office at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710 or at bonnie.ramirez@tahc.state.tx.us AUSTIN –  Late summertime in certain parts of Texas means livestock producers should be on the lookout for the resurfacing of anthrax in their animals.Among the anthrax cases confirmed this summer are one bovine in Crockett County, one whitetail deer in Kinney County and one whitetail deer in Uvalde County.  Anthrax which is caused by Bacillus anthracis is a naturally occurring disease with worldwide distribution, including Texas. “Anthrax

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