Cattle and other livestock can suffer from sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects during the summer. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory offers guidance on what to look for and how to treat. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

3 livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

Heavy rains in causing flooding in the Midwest causing problems for grain and cattle farmers. These cattle have moved up to dry ground as water levels quickly rise. (iStock │ #1147191171 - JJ Gouin)

Include farm animals in disaster preparedness plan

  • By Lauren Bryan │ University of Illinois Extension
Ergot bodies on seed heads look like mouse droppings. MU Extension file photo.

Making hay to reduce ergot infestation

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
An Angus bull standing out on a summer pasture. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Diagnosing cattle death

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service

What is New World screwworm, and why are they dangerous?

New World screwworm. (Photo courtesy USDA-APHIS.)

New screwworm case pauses reopening of Mexican border for livestock

Kansas Department of Agriculture

KDA receives veterinary assessment report

Cattle in pasture (University of Missouri File photo)

Tall fescue adds to heat stress in cattle

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension