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Timely Topic Archive
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Thanksgiving Dinner: A risk for Food Safety
USDA just released a report on “Recommendations to reduce the risk of foodborne illness during the Thanksgiving holiday”. Foodborne illnesses are illnesses caused by consuming food contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, etc. Such contamination usually arises from improper food handling, preparation, or storage. Four tips are recommended by USDA’s food safety campaign “Be Food Safe”.
Author: Dr. Marilia Oliveira, DVM, MS
Date published: Nov-20-06
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Johanns rules out mandatory livestock ID
Washington, D.C. - The Bush administration has ruled out requiring livestock producers to participate in a national animal identification system. From a news story in the Des Moines Register by Philip Brasher
Author: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Date published: Nov-29-06
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Is Your Dog Prepared for the Winter?
The winter season is approaching. Days are getting shorter, nights are getting longer and the temperature is falling. Although most dogs (especially northern breeds and other double-coated dogs) can tolerate cold weather better then us, we still need to take some precautions to guarantee their comfort during the cold season.
Author: Dr. Marilia Oliveira, DVM, MS
Date published: Dec-12-06
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Some Reminders on Extralabel Drug Use in Food-Producing Animals
Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) of 1994. Prior to AMDUCA, veterinarians were not legally permitted to use an animal drug in any way except as indicated on the label. Following the passage of AMDUCA, veterinarians gained the right to prescribe/dispense the “extralabel” use of drugs but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) places limits the extralabel use of drugs to protect public health.
Author: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Date published: Jan-10-07
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Sandhills Calving System Prevents Calf Diarrhea
Management practices can profoundly affect cattle health. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers, working with Nebraska ranchers and their veterinarians, designed the Sandhills Calving System to prevent baby calf diarrhea.
Author: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Date published: Mar-05-07
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FDA Reminds Veterinarians on the Correct Use of Flunixin Meglumine
The Food and Drug Administration is reminding veterinarians about the appropriate use of the drug, flunixin meglumine, for use in cattle. Flunixin meglumine’s current approved route of administration is restricted to intravenous (IV) administration in cattle.
Author: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Date published: May-15-07
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FMD found in England
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Foot and mouth disease has been found in cattle on a farm near Guildford in Surrey, England, British government officials said Friday (August 3, 2007). -From a CNN International news report
Author: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Date published: Aug-03-07
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Screwworm found in Mississippi dog
USDA APHIS VS has determined that fly larvae found in a dog in Kiln, MS, have been identified as screwworm. This is considered a foreign animal disease (FAD).
Author: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Date published: Sep-25-07
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Nebraska Department of Agriculture Issues Import Order for Canadian Cattle
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has issued an import order in preparation for the importation of cattle from Canada.
Author: Sharon Clowser, Extension Assistant
Date published: Dec-10-07
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization in a small animal intensive care unit
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has proven to be an ongoing problem in human medicine and an emerging issue in animals.
Author: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Date published: Jan-04-08
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