Health
Vaccination protocols, treatments, disease detection and more.
![Horses infected with strangles, a highly contagious respiratory disease, should not be allowed to mingle with other horses. [Photo by Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife.]](https://cd.angus.org/-/jssmedia/project/american-angus-association/angus/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abbx-articles/2025/01/0125extrahn_preventing-strangles-16x9.jpg?mw=370&iar=0)
Preventing Strangles in Horses Through Diagnostic Testing
As horses congregate in barns, the risk increases of strangles, a highly contagious respiratory disease in horses. Know the signs and treatment needed for this equine respiratory disease.
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Have a Plan for Lice Control This Winter
Lice can be a nuisance to all classes of cattle, resulting in damage to infrastructure as well.
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From the Field
Notes from regional managers Radale Tiner and David Gazda on new eID rules as we head into bull sale season.
Read More![Birds and cattle often commingle, and the potential of disease transmission is inevitable. Texas A&M AgriLife scientist Sapna Dass is targeting that transaction with her latest research. [Photo by Michael Miller,Texas A&M AgriLife]](https://cd.angus.org/-/jssmedia/project/american-angus-association/angus/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abbx-articles/2024/1224-abbx/1224-health-nutrition/1224extrahn_b_controllinginfectiousdisease-16x9.jpg?mw=370&iar=0)
Controlling Spread of Infectious Disease Between Wildlife and Livestock on Shared Rangeland
Texas A&M AgriLife-led research looks at the nexus of wildlife and livestock for solutions to zoonotic disease. Sapna Chitlapilly Dass wants to address the disease transmission at the rangeland level. She is leading a research initiative dedicated to identifying pathogens, monitoring transmission pathways, and implementing rapid responses to address the potential danger posed by unidentified pathogens that could lead to severe epidemics.
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Provide New Arrivals Some TLC
Custom processing crews trained to provide incoming feedlot cattle the tender loving care they need.
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Mexico Notifies United States of New World Screwworm Detection
USDA takes action to prevent spread of New World Screwworm to U.S. animals.
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Winterize Your Cow Herd
Proactive management during cold weather is essential to reduce cold stress in cattle. Monitor body condition, provide wind and moisture protection, and adjust feed to meet increased energy needs.
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