EDIS Update
New and revised publications from the University of Florida Insitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Comparing the Urine Ketone Strip Test and Handheld Ketone Meter to Diagnose Ketosis in Early Lactation Dairy Cows (VM186)
October 22nd, 2012
Topic(s):Livestock
Ketosis is a common metabolic disease in fresh dairy cows. Clinical and subclinical ketosis (SCK) can cause reduced milk yield, decreased milk protein, reduced reproductive capacity, and increased risk of displaced abomasum. Usually, diagnosing ketosis is performed by measuring acetoacetate or BHBA levels in the blood, urine, or milk samples. Measuring BHBA in serum or plasma is considered the gold standard diagnostic test for subclinical ketosis, because this method has stability, but the price for ketone strips is approximately $0.08/strip while the price for the the electronic BHBA measuring system is approximately $1.00. UF/IFAS researchers conducted a study to compare the two, using 72 Holstein cows between 14–40 days in milk from three dairy farms in north-central Florida with 450–800 lactating dairy cows. The key finding for this experiment is that no difference exists in BHBA concentration between cows that had a trace or small in the ketone strip reading. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Klibs N. Galvão, Achilles Vieira Neto, Gustavo Peña, Joao Bittar, and Lucas Ibarbia, and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, October 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm186
Use of Ultrasonography to Age Pregnancy in Early Gestation in Dairy Cows (VM184)
June 7th, 2012
Topic(s):Livestock
Using ultrasonography for diagnosis and aging of pregnancy is becoming more widespread among bovine practitioners because it can be done earlier than by traditional methods, and because it can be used to monitor fetal development and determine fetal age and sex. This 3-page fact sheet presents a detailed measurement of the amniotic vesicle from 27 to 34 days after breeding so a more precise aging of early pregnancies can be performed. Written by Klibs N.A. Galvão, and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm184
Risk Factors for Uterine Disease in Dairy Cows (VM183)
May 23rd, 2012
Topic(s):Livestock
Uterine diseases are highly prevalent in high-producing dairy cows. Predictors of uterine disease include traditional risk factors, BHBA blood concentration, NEFA blood concentration, neutrophil glycogen stores and calcium. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Klibs N.A. Galvão, and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm183
Uterine Microbiology of Healthy Cows and Cows That Develop Uterine Disease (VM182/)
March 1st, 2012
Topic(s):Livestock
The dairy cow is unique because virtually all cows are infected with bacteria right after calving. A recent study that used metagenomic analysis to characterize the uterine flora in healthy and metritic cows observed that most clone sequences from the metritic cows were from the phylum Fusobacteria. This 4-page fact sheet summarizes what is known about the pathogenic bacteria associated with metritis and endometritis. Written by Klibs N. Galvão and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm182
Association between Immune Function and Development of Uterine Disease in Dairy Cows (VM181)
March 1st, 2012
Topic(s):Livestock
A sharp decrease in glucose and sodium during the transition to lactation makes dairy cows more susceptible to uterine disease. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Klibs N. Galvão, and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm181
Pasture-associated Liver Disease in Horses (VM180)
August 17th, 2011
Topic(s):Livestock
Know the common pasture plants that cause liver disease, because clinical signs are often non-specific and may not appear until it is too late. This 4-page fact sheet was written by A.M. House and J.R. Elfenbein, and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, August 2011. (Photo: Thomas Wright)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm180
Identifying and Treating Uterine Disease in Dairy Cows (VM179)
June 2nd, 2011
Topic(s):Livestock
Uterine diseases are prevalent in high producing dairy cows and require prompt diagnosis and treatment. This 6-page fact sheet describes identification and treatment for four classes of uterine diseases in dairy cows. Written by Klibs N. Galvão, Carlos Risco, and Jose E.P. Santos, and published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm179
VM178 Equine Piroplasmosis: Focus on Prevention
January 7th, 2011
Topic(s):Livestock
VM178, a 3-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes pirplasmosis in horses, laboratory testing, requirements for transporting horses, and prevention of transmission. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm178
FA178/FA178 Perkinsus Infections of Bivalve Molluscs
December 6th, 2010
Topic(s):Aquaculture
FA178, a 7-page fact sheet by Denise Petty, describes the infections caused by this group of protistan parasites that can infect shellfish — signs of infection in molluscs, life cycle, transmission, diagnosis, regulatory concerns, treatment and disinfection of facilities, and food safety. Includes references and glossary. Published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa178
VM177/VM139 Colic in Horses
May 4th, 2010
Topic(s):Livestock
VM-177, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, discusses this disease symptom which is the number one cause of death in horses, what it is and what things cause it, gastric ulcers, treatment and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM139
VM141 Pinkeye in Beef Cattle
May 4th, 2010
Topic(s):Livestock
VM141, a 3-page fact sheet by Max Irsik, describes this common disease of beef cattle that is associated with significant economic losses — causes, transmission, clinical signs, treatment, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM141
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
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