Epidemiological analysis of the 2006 bluetongue virus serotype 8 epidemic in north-western Europe
By the European Food Safety Authority. This report describes the results of the different tasks that were performed through 31 January 2007 to determine the conditions for introduction, establishment and spread of BTV-8 in northern Europe.

Footrot In Cattle
By John Maas, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVN & ACVIM, Extension Veterinarian, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis. A common condition that often necessitates the use of antibiotics in cattle is “footrot” or what is medically termed...

Bovine Respiratory Disease Associated with Mannheimia Haemolytica or Pasteurella Multocida
By Max Irsik, DVM, MAB, Assistant Professor and Beef Cattle Specialist, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with either Mannheimia haemolytica...

UK Cattle Disease Annual Surveillance Report (2006)
By Veterinary Laboratories Agency - This report monitors trends in the major endemic cattle diseases. The report is compiled using disease data gathered by the network of VLA Regional Laboratories.

Blackleg in cattle
By Dr Sarah Robson Regional Animal Health Leader, Animal & Plant Biosecurity, Wagga Wagga and J.M. Wilson Former District Veterinarian, Rural Lands Protection Board and published by NSW DPI

Prolapses in Cattle, an Ugly Fact of Life
Livestock Update, February 2007 by W. Dee Whittier, DVM, Extension Veterinarian for Cattle, VA Tech

Some Reminders on Extralabel Drug Use in Food-Producing Animals
By Dr. David Smith, Associate Professor Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska.

Advances in Immunology - The Best Shot at Disease Prevention
By the USDA's ARS - 2005 was a good year for immunology. That was the year officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the elimination of rubella in the United States.

Animal Industry Report 2007
By the Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University - This article is Iowa State University's annual report of the research activities that relate to the animal agriculture industries. This report combines research reports from faculty associated...

Cattle lice
Belinda Walker, Senior Regional Animal Health Manager, Surveillance & Biosecurity Operations, Gunnedah and published by NSW Department of Primary Industries - Lice irritate cattle, causing the cattle to bite, scratch and rub. This constant irritation...

Cold Stress in Cows
By Brian Tarr, Ruminant Nutritionist and reviewed by Craig Richardson, Animal Care Specialist, OMAFRA, and Christoph Wand, Beef, Sheep and Goat Nutritionist, OMAFRA,

Stomach fluke (paramphistomes) in ruminants
By Dr Joan Lloyd, Dr Joe Boray, and Stephen Love Veterinarian/State Worm Control Coordinator, Extensive Industries Development, Armidale and published by NSW Department of Primary Industries - This Primefact looks at stomach fluke (paramphistomes) ...

Frozen Vaccines
By Dr.Ron Torell University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Livestock Specialist and published by University Of Minnesota Beef Center - Chances are that old, second generation refrigerator of Grandma's is on its' last leg. It freezes items placed near...

Safe Handling of Large Animals (Cattle and Horses)
By Temple Grandin Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. The author has over 25 years of experience handling large animals. This report is based on both scientific literature and extensive practical experiences with cattle, bison, antelope,...

Sanitation for Fly and Disease Management at Confined Livestock Facilities
By John B. Campbell, Extension and Research Entomologist - Duane Rice, Extension Veterinarian. Published by University of Nebraska. This NebGuide describes flies found in confined livestock facilities, how they breed, and how they can be controlled....