Animal Health MATTERS

[Page] 1- Dave Zeman Retires as Department Head and Director [Page] 2- Interim Director\u27s Message: Transitions [Page] 3- Dr. Ying Fang Awarded Distinguished Researcher Award at SDSU [Page] 3- Ag Day at Washington Pavilion Specimen Receiving and Necropsy Sections [Page] 4- Serology Section at ADRDL [Page] 5- Effect of Safe-Guard Free-Choice Mineral Blocks on Tri-Chostrongyle Nematodes in Pastured Cattle from Eastern South Dakota [Page] 6- Travis Clement Recognized for Professional Staff Excellence [Page] 6- Lucinda Bloker Joins ADRDL Workforce [Page] 7- Bailey Herd Health Conference Covers Sheep and Goat Medicine [Page] 7- Continuing Education Event

Charles Henry Stange: A Biographic Sketch

Dr. Charles H. Stange\u27s influence on veterinary education and the profession as a whole reached far beyond the effects he had on the Division of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State College while serving as its dean for 27 years. At the time of his death, it was remarked that Perhaps it would be no exaggeration to say that Dean Stange had a greater influence on veterinary education in this country during the past two decades than did any other member of the veterinary profession

Reducing the Risk of Animal-to-Human Disease Transmission at Fairs, Achievement Days, and Petting Zoos

Fairs and achievement days allow opportunities for those not involved with farming and ranching to gain a greater understanding of animal agriculture in our state. However, exposure to animals in public settings can pose a risk of zoonotic (or animal-to-human) diseases. In the past, a number of human disease outbreaks have been associated with visitors to animal exhibits. Enteric (intestinal) diseases are the most commonly reported health risks associated with animals in these settings. Other conditions such as ringworm, external and internal parasitisms, and other bacterial, viral, or fungal infections are also a source of concern. Injuries from kicks and bites, allergies, and rabies exposures also have been reported from contact with animals in public settings

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): Questions and Answers for 4-Hers

This document provides questions and answers in regards to avian influenza

Raising Cattle “Naturally” The Significance of Animal Health

Raising cattle in a “naturally raised” program presents an opportunity for cattle producers to realize premiums for the cattle when marketed. Specific requirements of “naturally raised” programs vary among individual branded programs, but commonly the programs disallow use of antimicrobials, ionophores, and hormones. Products such as antimicrobials and ionophores have customarily played a large role in prevention and treatment of disease conditions in cattle. In addition, products such as ionophores and growth implants substantially improve the growth performance and feed conversion of cattle receiving those products. Because of this, producers considering raising “natural” cattle need to consider the consequences presented by the unavailability of those animal health “tools.

Animal Health MATTERS

Head/Director\u27s Message [Page] 1- ADRDL: The R is for Research [Page] 1- Veterinary Science Department’s Young to Collaborate With Nobel Prize Winner [Page] 2- Inside the Serology Section [Page] 3- Digital Coggins Test Submission and Results Service Now Available Through Global Vet Link [Page] 4- James Bailey Conference Held February 14 at SDSU [Page] 4- SDSU Extension Veterinarian Receives Merit Award [Page] 6- Sampling Size, Epidemiology Software Available Free on the Web [Page] 6- Enrollment Jumps for “Introduction to Veterinary Medicine” at SDSU [Page] 6- Sampling Size, Epidemiology Software Available Free On the Web [Page] 7- “Dumb Things Animals Sometimes Eat”: Ag Day at Washington Pavilion [Page] 7- Calendar of Event

Animal Health MATTERS

[Page] 1- Hennings named Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department Head [Page] 2- Director\u27s Message: How Can We Serve You Better? [Page] 2- SDSU Pre-Veterinary Students Accepted to Veterinary Schools for Fall 2013 [Page] 3- SDVMA and SDSU Honor Pre-Veterinary Students with Stethoscopes [Page] 3- 2013-2014 SDSU Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department Scholarship Award Winners [Page] 4- Molecular Diagnostics Section Remains on the Cutting Edge [Page] 5- SDSU’s ADRDL Demonstrates Rapid Response to Need for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) Diagnostic Tests [Page] 6- Comings and Goings [Page] 6- New Faces Medicine [Page] 7- ADRDL Participates in SDVMA Annual Meeting [Page] 7- VBSD Gains Approval to Offer Minor in Animal Health [Page] 7- Continuing Education Event

What you need to know before vaccinating your horses for West Nile Virus

Because West Nile Virus (WNV) has appeared statewide in South Dakota, horses in all counties are at risk of exposure. History indicates that WNV will continue to be present for years to come. Several commercial WNV vaccines are available for horses. Field observation suggests the vaccines are effective, and experiments indicate proper vaccination may prevent 94% or more of WNV cases. Few adverse reactions have been reported. Epidemiologic data suggests that vaccinated horses are 3 to 16 times less likely to die from WNV infections than are non-vaccinated horses

Health of the Herd Bull

The importance of the herd bull to the reproductive performance and profitability of cow herds that utilize natural service cannot be underestimated. Health problems in a bull may result either in decreased fertility in that bull or, in the worst case, in an infectious disease that could spread to the rest of the breeding herd, with disastrous results for herd fertility. For these reasons, the health of incoming and existing herd bulls is of utmost importance

Heat Stress, Fairs, and Achievement Days: Animal Considerations

Animals shown at achievement days and fairs may be at increased risk for heat stress compared to their counterparts left at home. Transporting, showing, and handling in hot and humid weather may predispose animals to heat stress and possibly serious health consequences. With the exception of horses, animals shown at fairs and achievement days (cattle, dogs and cats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, sheep and goats) do not perspire and cannot regulate body temperature that way. If conditions are hot and humid, their body temperatures will peak in late afternoon and early evening hours. The most important way to reduce the risk of heat stress is to avoid transporting, handling, and showing during afternoon and early evening hours. This may mean changing checking-in or checking-out and showing schedules to morning hours, when animals’ body temperature are lower