Livestock Health

Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock

Ivomec approved for EUA as a preventative for NWS

The USDA has given emergency use authorization of Ivomec (ivermectin) 1% Injection to help cattle producers prevent New World screwworm. Read More

Free-range happy chickens and roosters (Photo: Adobe Stock │ 355458909 - Sonja Birkelbach)
Animal Health, Avian, Chickens, Iowa, Midwestern Region, Poultry, Regional Roundup

Avian flu detected in Iowa backyard flock

Many fresh eggs at the market. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295334887 - Andrea Izzotti)
Animal Health, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry

Egg prices fall to 2023 levels, but won’t last for long



Beautiful green fields against blue cloudy sky. (Adobe Stock │ #449067244 - Piotr Krzeslak)

Grazing during spring green-up

Protecting backyard chickens from avian influenza takes implementation of a consistent biosecurity regimen that reduces the potential for the virus to be introduced to your farm. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.