EDIS Update
New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database
VM-174/VM136 Investigating Vaccination Failure in Poultry Flocks
January 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock
VM-174, a 5-page fact sheet by Gary D. Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani, discusses disease management in poultry, why vaccination is used and reasons why a vacccine may fail to protect the flock. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM136
VM176/VM138 Biosecurity for the Poultry Industry
January 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock
VM-176, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani, describes issues surrounding biosecurity for poultry operations, and important considerations for designing a comprehensive biosecurity program. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM138
VM174/VM137 The Role of Humans in Poultry Disease Outbreaks
January 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock
VM174, a 3-page fact sheet by Gary Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani, focuses on the roles people may play in the occurrence of diseases in commercial poultry operations and what should be done to reduce or minimize the effects of this potential risk factor. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM137
VM-148/VM112 Response to a Suspected Toxin-Induced Fish Kill
October 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Aquaculture, Ecosystems & Species
Revised! VM-148, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Ruth Francis-Floyd, Christopher Brooks and Denise Petty, outlines the steps to take in response to any catastrophic fish kill, and it explains the special procedures to follow when a toxin is suspected of having caused the problem. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, November 2006.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM112
VM-149/VM113 Koi Herpesvirus (KHV) Disease
October 20th, 2008
Topic(s):Aquaculture
Revised! VM-149, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Kathleen H. Hartman, Roy P.E. Yanong, Deborah B. Pouder, B. Denise Petty, Ruth Francis-Floyd and Allen C. Riggs, informs veterinarians, biologists, fish producers and hobbyists about the KHV disease in a question-and-answer format. Includes glossary and references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM113
VM-171/VM133 Methods of Large Animal Carcass Disposal in Florida
October 20th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock
VM-171, a 4-page fact sheet by J.K. Shearer, Max Irsik and Ed Jennings, describes for livestock producers several methods of carcass disposal — burial, composting, tissue digestion, incineration, and rendering. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine — Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM133
VM-172/VM134 Equine Strangles: Signs of Disease, Management and Prevention
October 17th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock
VM-172, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes this bacterial infection of the upper airway and lymph nodes which is highly contagious in horse populations — clinical signs, complications, diagnosis, treatment, management, vaccination, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM134
VM173/VM135 Sepsis, Failure of Passive Transfer, and Fluid Therapy in Calves
October 17th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock
VM-173, a 5-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, Max Irsik and Jan K. Shearer, describes septicemia and neonatal infection in calves, how to ensure adequate passive antibody transfer as a preventative health measure, and how to manage fluid therapy for dehydrated calves. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Veterinary Medicine, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM135
VM170/VM132 Developing a Vaccination and Deworming Program for the Adult Horse
June 17th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock
VM-170, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, provides horse owners with guidelines to follow in developing an individualized health maintenance program with the veterinarian. It provides an overview of basic vaccination guidelines and diseases and provides guidelines for prevention and control of parasites. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM132
VM-120/VM089 Liver Fluke Control in Beef Cattle
March 19th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock
Revised! VM-120, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by M.B. Irsik, Charles Courtney III, and Ed Richey, describes the control of Fasciola hepatica, one of the most damaging parasites in Florida cattle — its life cycle, damage to the animal and industry, life cycle of the intermediate host, diagnosis of liver fluke infection, and control of the liver fluke. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, July 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM089
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