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CAMEL Camel Clinical Medicine, Production, Diseases, Management, etc. Camel Milk Production, Dairy Processing, Camel Cheese Production ALPACA & LLAMA Alpaca & Llama Anatomy, Husbandry, Breeding, etc. ~ Llama Brain Atlases Alpaca & Llama Physical Examination, Reference Intervals & Clinical Medicine Llama Body Condition Score & Alpaca Body Condition Score Alpaca & Llama Vaccinations Alpaca Glossary & Alpaca Genetics Glossary Alpaca Breeding & Herd Health Calculators Alpaca Shearing & Handspinning Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

CAMELIDS: ALPACA, CAMEL, GUANACOS, LLAMA, VICUAN Camel Camel Clinical Medicine, Production, Diseases, Management, etc., Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports CAMEL: CARE & HEALTH - A manual for the Primary Animal Health Care Worker, Animal Production and Helath Division, Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO), United Nations Multimedia Camel Care & Health Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Camels "...are used for meat, milk, fibre (wool and hair), for transport and for other work and their dung is used for fires. Camels provide everything in a desert environment..." Examples of "Camel: Care & Health" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Ageing Camels by the Teeth; Breeding Camels; Feeding and Watering of Camels; Surra of Camels (trypanosomiasis); Internal Parasites of Camels; Skin Diseases of Camels; Foot Problems in Camels; etc..." For more information see A manual for the Primary Animal Health Care Worker or the Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO) CAMÉLIDÉS - Cirad, France Multimedia Camel Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Actualités, Scientifique, etc. (Text & Images). In French/Français & some English. Examples of "Camel Clinical Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Camel Diseases; Camel Clinical Studies; Camel Production; Camel Management; etc..." CAMEL CONDITION: HUMP SCORE - Camels Australia Export Multimedia Camel Condition: Hump (Fat) Score (Text & Images). Camel Condition: Hump (Fat) Score "...The condition of a camel is estimated by looking at the store of body fat i.e., the hump. This reflects the internal fat reserves and provides a good correlation with total body fat. The camel deposits excess energy as fat into the hump sac and into some internal linings..." For more information see Camel Live Specifications or Camels Australia Export Also see Ageing Camels by Examination of Teeth Camel Sex and Pregnancy Status Camel Milk Production, Dairy Processing, Camel Cheese Production CAMELS AND CAMEL MILK - Author: R. Yagil, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheva, Israel and hosted by the Animal Production and Helath Division, Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO), United Nations Multimedia Camel Milk Course (Text & Images). Camel Milk Chapters include: "...Camel Milk Production; Composition of Camel Milk; Milk Products and their Uses; Camel Reproduction; Camel Feed & Digestion; Camel Management; etc..." For more information see the Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO) THE TECHNOLOGY OF MAKING CHEESE FROM CAMEL MILK (CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS) - Author: J.P. Ramet; Animal Production and Helath Division, Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO), United Nations Multimedia Making Cheese from Camel Milk Course (Text & Images). Cheese-making Technology "...aims to preserve milk so that consumption can be postponed for periods from a few days to several months. The preservation of the product is obtained mainly through lactic acidification and limited dehydration..." Examples of "The Technology of Making Cheese from Camel Milk" Course Chapters include "...Composition of Camel Milk; Camel Cheese-making Technology; Coagulation; Draining Ability; Ripening; Products obtained from Whey; Selection of High-grade Milk; Camel Milk Preparation; Camel Milk Preparation; etc..." For more information see the Food and Agriculture Orginzation (FAO)

Alpaca & Llama Alpaca & Llama Anatomy, Husbandry, Breeding, Demographics, etc. DENTAL ANATOMY OF LLAMAS - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Llamas (Text & Images). Dental Anatomy of Llamas "...An interesting aspect of llama dentition is the presence of fighting teeth or fangs. These are modified canine and incisor teeth..." For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences LLAMA & ALPACA HEALTH & HUSBANDRY FOR CAMELID OWNERS - Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association Multimedia Llama & Alpaca Health & Husbandry Lessons (Text & Images). Llama & Alpaca Health & Husbandry Lesson include "...Llama & Alpaca Reproduction; Male Reproduction in Llamas and Alpacas; Llama & Alpaca Body Score; Llama & Alpaca Congenital Deafness; Basics of Behavior and Handling of Llamas and Alpacas; Heat Stress In Llamas And Alpacas; etc..." For more information see the Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association LLAMA AND ALPACA FARMING - Lance Gegner, NCAT Agriculture Specialist, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) Multimedia Llama & Alpaca Lessons (Text & Images). Llama, Alpaca, Guanaco, and tVicuna "...members of the Camelidae family. Modified ruminants with a three-compartment stomach, they have cloven hooves and chew a cud like sheep and cattle..." Llama & Alpaca Farming Lesson include: Llama & Alpaca Marketing; Llama & Alpaca Nutrition; Llama & Alpaca Fencing; Llama & Alpaca Shelter; Llama & Alpaca Health Concerns; Llama & Alpaca Reproduction; etc..." For more information see the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF SELECTED FEEDSTUFFS OF IMPORTANCE TO SOUTH AMERICAN CAMELIDS - International Camelid Institute Multimedia Nutritional value of selected feedstuffs of importance to South American Camelids (Text & Images). Camelids Nutritional Value of Selected Feedstuffs Database includes "...Forage & Concentrates..." For more information see the International Camelid Institute Alpaca ALPACA DEMOGRAPHICS - Alpaca Registry, Inc. Multimedia World Wide Demographics for Alpacas. Llama LLAMA DEMOGRAPHICS - International Llama Registry Multimedia World Wide Demographics for Llamas, Guanaco & Vicunas. For more information see the International Llama Registry CARING FOR LLAMAS - The New Hampshire Llama Association Multimedia Llama Lessons (Text & Images). Example of Llama Lessons include "...Fiber Management; Hay and Forage Analysis; Llama Training; Llama Heat Stress; Llama Herd Management; Llama Housing and Fencing; Llama Medical Management; etc..." For more information see the The New Hampshire Llama Association LLAMA HEALTH & MANAGEMENT - Shagbark Ridge Llamas, Indiana Multimedia Llama Health & Management Lessons (Text & Images). Examples from over "40" Llama Health & Management Lessons inculde "...Llama Characteristics & Habits; Birthing Llamas; Llama Aggressive Behavior; Llama Angular Limb Deformity; Llama Medical Information; Castration Of Llamas; etc..." For more information see Shagbark Ridge Llamas Llama Brain Atlases LLAMA BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Llama Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Alpaca & Llama Physical Examination, Reference Intervals & Clinical Medicine Publications & Technical Reports BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: ALPACA & LLAMA - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemisty Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: ALPACA & LLAMA - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES FOR LLAMS - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Llama Reference Guides include "...Hematologic Reference Ranges for Llama; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Llama..." For more information see Merck Veterinary Manual CAMELIDS (ALPACAS & LLAMAS) HEALTH TOPICS - D.E. Anderson, Llama Research Program, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia Alpaca & Llama Clinical Medicine Lessons (Text & Images). Alpaca & Llama Clinical Medicine Lessons include "...Assessing Fetal Health; Cervical Vertebral Injuries in Camelids; Common Surgical Procedures in Camelids; Infertility in Female Llamas; Llama Parasite Control; On-Farm Emergency Treatment of Alpacas; etc..." For more information see Camelid Research Program; Research Centers; Research or the College of Veterinary Medicine Llama Body Condition Score & Alpaca Body Condition Score ALPACA BODY CONDITION SCORE & LLAMA BODY CONDITION SCORE - Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association Multimedia Llama Body Condition Score & Alpaca Body Condition Score (Text & Images). For more information see the Llama & Alpaca Health & Husbandry Notes for Camelid Owners or the Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association Alpaca & Llama Vaccinations CAMELID VACCINATION PROTOCOL - D.E. Anderson, Camelid Research Program, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia Camelid Vaccination Protocol - Alpaca Vaccinations & Llama Vaccinations Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see Health Topics; Camelid Research Program; Research Centers; Research or the College of Veterinary Medicine Alpaca Glossary & Alpaca Genetics Glossary ALPACA GLOSSARY - Alpaca Ontario Multimedia Alpaca Glossary - Alpaca Common Reference Terms (Text & Images). For more information see Alpaca Ontario ALPACA GENETICS GLOSSARY - Northwest Alpacas Multimedia Alpaca Genetics Glossary (Text & Images). For more information see Northwest Alpacas Alpaca Breeding, Herd Health, etc. Calculators ALPACA BREEDING COLOR CALCULATOR - Northwest Alpacas Multimedia Alpaca Breeding Color Calculator (Text & Images). With the Alpaca Breeding Color Calculator the results "...will show the probabilities, expressed as a percentage, of color probabilities from the breeding..." For more information see Northwest Alpacas ALPACA HERD GROWTH CALCULATOR - Northwest Alpacas Multimedia Alpaca Herd Growth Calculator (Text & Images). Alpaca Herd Growth Calculator INPUT Values include: "...Number of breeding age females; Age of first breeding for females; Percent of female to male births & Percent of live births..." For more information see Northwest Alpacas ALPACA CRIA DUE DATE CALCULATOR - Walnut Creek Alpacas Multimedia Alpaca Cria Due Date Calculator (Text & Images). Alpaca Cria Due Date Calculator "...Gestation is approximately 335 to 355 days. Due date based on 340 day gestation..." For more information see Walnut Creek Alpacas Alpaca Shearing & Alpaca Handspinning ALPACA SHEARING - YouTube Multimedia Alpaca Shearing Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). ALPACA SHEARING - Gateway Farm Alpacas, Scio, Oregon Multimedia Alpaca Shearing Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Alpaca Shearing" Lessons include "...Step-by-Step Alpaca Shearing; Alpaca Shearing Equipment; Shear Sharpening; Shearing Mishaps; etc..." For more information see Gateway Farm Alpacas ALPACA HANDSPINNING (VIDEOS) - The Joy of Handspinning Multimedia Alpaca Handspinning Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). The Joy of Handspinning "...is a production and instructional studio teaching the craft of handspinning and manufacturing luxury handspun yarns..." For more information see The Joy of Handspinning

Bison - Buffalo - Water Buffalo

WATER BUFFALO Clinical Medicine, Care & Handling, Nutrition, Production, etc. BISON Clinical Medicine, Care & Handling, Nutrition, Production, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

BISON - BUFFALO - WATER BUFFALO Water Buffalo - Bubalus bubalis Water Buffalo Reproduction, Bubaline Reproduction Lectures & Lessons THE VISUAL GUIDE TO BUBALINE (WATER BUFFALO) REPRODUCTION - The Drost Project, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida Multimedia Bubaline Reproduction Lectures & Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Bubaline Reproduction" Subject Categories include Female Reproductive System; Estrus Detection; Pregnancy; Teratology; Reproductive Technology; Male Reproductive System; General Images..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project or the College of Veterinary Medicine Water Buffalo Breeds, Production, Medicine, Diseases, etc. Lectures, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports WATER BUFFALO - CARABAO - BUBALUS BUBALIS - EntrePinoys Atbp., Philippines Multimedia Water Buffalo - Carabao - Bubalus Bubalis Lessons (Text & Images). Water Buffalo - Carabao - Bubalus Bubalis Lessons include "...Introduction & Water Buffalo Breeds; Carabao Reproductive Physiology and Nutrient Requirements; Preservation of Carabao Hide (Skin), Parts of the Body; Carabao Marketing and Financing; Carabao Processing and Utilization; Milking Profits from the Carabao; etc..." For more information see EntrePinoys Atbp.

Bison - Bison bison Bison Clinical Medicine, Care & Handling, Nutrition, Production, etc., Lectures, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports BISON - Bison Centre Resource Library, Bison Centre, Bison Producers of Alberta, Alberta, Canada Multimedia Bison Lessons, Technical Reports, Publications (Text & Images). Examples of Bison Subject Categories & Subcategories include Bison Basics "...Bison Herd Health; Introductory Economics of Raising Bison; Basics on Fencing and Handling Systems; Marketing Your Animals; Bison Behavior and Handling; etc..." Production Information for the Established Producer "...Dehorning Bison; Bison Vaccines; Bison Vaccinations; Bison Injection Techniques; Bison Weaning; etc..." Advanced Bison Information for Bison Producers "...Pasture Management; Raising Orphans; Diseases of Bison; Parasites of Bison; Bison Reproduction; etc..." Bison Research for Academic Interest "...Bison Behavior; Diseases of Bison; Bison Genetics; Bison Anatomy; Bison Physiology; etc..." Bison Marketing and Economics; etc. For more information see the Producer Information or the Bison Centre - Home of the Bison Producers of Alberta BISON - L. Gegner, NCAT Agriculture Specialist, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) Multimedia Bison Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Bison" Subject Categories include "...Regulations for Bison Production; Bison Health Issues; Bison Meat Inspection and Processing; Bison Marketing; Grass or Grain; Pasturing Bison; Fencing; Handling and Transporting Bison..." For more information see the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service BISON - Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada Multimedia Bison Lessons (Text & Images). Bison Lessons & Technical Reports Subject Categories include "...Bison Production; Bison Business Planning, Processing, Markets; Bison Management; etc..." For more information see Livestock or Government of Saskatchewan DISEASES OF BISON - Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Diseases of Bison Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program Diseases of Bison Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Diseases of Bison Diseases of Bison includes "...Bacterial Diseases of Bison; Virus Diseases of Bison; Parasitic Diseases of Bison; Nutritional Diseases of Bison; Congenital Abnormalities of Bison; etc..." Malignant Catarrhal Fever in Bison Malignant Catarrhal Fever in Bison includes "...Geographic Distribution; Transmission; Clinical Signs; Post Mortem Findings; Diagnosis..." BISON RESEARCH (2002) - Carrington Research Extension Center, North Dakota State University Multimedia Bison Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Bison Research (2002) Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Protein Requirements of Bison Bulls Fed for Meat; Managing Very Young Bison Calves; Stabilizing Feedlots Using Coal Ash; etc..." For more information see the Livestock or the Carrington Research Extension Center BISON RESEARCH (2000) - Carrington Research Extension Center, North Dakota State University Multimedia Bison Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Bison Research (2000) Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Practical Lessons in Feeding Bison Bulls for Meat; Nutrient Composition of Fed Bison; Nutrient Content of Bison Meat from Grass- and Grain-Finished Bulls; Bison Wool Fiber Characteristics; etc..." For more information see the Livestock or the Carrington Research Extension Center BISON STUDIES - Center for Bison Studies, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana Multimedia Bison Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Center for Bison Studies or Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana BISON COW-CALF - ENTERPRISE BUDGET - Authors:T. Foulke, S.J. Torok, T. Taylor & E.Bradley, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, College of Agriculture, University of Wyoming Multimedia Enterprise Budget: Bison Cow-Calf Publication, PDF, 13 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics BEHAVIOUR OF CATTLE, PIGS, BUFFALO & ANTELOPE DURING HANDLING AND TRANSPORT - T. Grandin Multimedia Behaviour of Cattle During Handling & Transport Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Temple Grandin's Web Page Examples of "Behaviour of Cattle, Pigs, Buffalo & Antelope During Handling & Transport" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Recommended Basic Livestock Handling Examples of Recommended Basic Livestock Handling Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Understanding Flight Zone and Point of Balance; Identifying Common Distractions; Using Prods and Persuaders Properly; Moving Cattle out of Pens and Sorting; Importance of reducing noise when handling livestock Low Stress Methods for Moving and Herding Cattle on Pastures, Paddocks, and large Feedlot Pens; Training Tips For Flighty, Very Excitable Animals Recommended Trucking Practices

Beef Cattle - Bovine - Bos taurus

Beef Cattle Breeds & Beef Cattle Breed Associations Beef Cattle Anatomy Beef Cattle Physical Examination Cow Reproductive Clinical Examination, & Bull Breeding Soundness Clinical Examination Beef Cattle Clinical Medicine Beef Cattle Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Urine Volume, etc. Beef Cattle Diseases ~ Bovine Radiology Castration of Calves ~ Beef Cattle Ultrasound Beef Cattle Vaccinations & Injection Techniques Beef Cattle Management & Production Body Condition Scoring Beef Cattle Frame Scores, Feeder Cattle Grades, Feeder Calf Grading System Udder Scoring ~ Herd Management Calendar ~ Cow Culling Bredding Systems, Crossbreeding, Color Patterns, etc. Reproduction, Bovine Theriogenology ~ Sire Selection Semen Collection & Artificial Insemination Calving School Nutrition, Mineral Supplements, etc. Beef Managment & Beef Production Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Manuals, etc. - All Inclusive Branding, Ear Tagging, Tattooing, Dehorning & Electronic Identification Stockyards, Lairages, Corrals, Races, Chutes, Loading Ramps Design, Building Plans, etc. Behaviour of Cattle During Handling & Transport Practical Euthanasia of Beef Cattle for Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter & Veterinarian Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle, Yield Grading, Beef Quality, Rendering Yields, etc. Beef Cutout Calculator, Myology of the Beef Animal (Bovine Myology) & Meat Science Beef Cattle Calculators & Spreadsheets Breeding, Pregnancy, Costs, Budgets, Price, Culling, Feedlot, Fencing, Pasture, Nutrition, Feed, Yield Grading, Carcass Yields, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

CATTLE - BEEF CATTLE - BOVINE - BOS TAURUS Cattle Related Centers FOR CATTLE/BEEF CALCULATORS, RELATING TO BUDGET, COSTS, ECONOMICS, NUTRITION, MILK PRODUCTION, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: LIVESTOCK - CATTLE/BEEF FOR RELATED AGRICULTURE COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS; ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER Beef Cattle Breeds & Beef Cattle Breed Associations Beef Cattle Breeds World Wide CATTLE BREEDS OF THE WORLD - Embryo Plus Multimedia Cattle Breed Database (Text & Images). Cattle Breed Database is a "...list of cattle breeds, varieties, moocows, and crosses that are found around the world. This 950+ name list contains..." For more information see Embryo Plus Beef Cattle Breeds and Beef Cattle Breed Associations Ancient White Park Cattle ANCIENT WHITE PARK CATTLE - B Bar Ranch, Emigrant, MT Angus Cattle, Red Angus Cattle, Aberdeen Angus Cattle ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE - Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society ANGUS CATTLE - American Angus Association ANGUS CATTLE - Asociacoa Brasileira de Angus, Brazil ANGUS CATTLE - Angus Society of Australia ANGUS CATTLE - Canadian Angus Association RED ANGUS CATTLE - Red Angus Association of America RED ANGUS CATTLE - Red Angus Association of Argentina Ankole Watusi Cattle ANKOLE WATUSI CATTLE - Ankole Watusi International Registry Aubrac Cattle AUBRAC CATTLE - Aubrac Cattle of North America, Aubrac International, Inc. Barzona Cattle BARZONA CATTLE - Barzona Breeders Association of America Beefalo Cattle BEEFALO CATTLE - American Beefalo Organization Beefmaster Cattle BEEFMASTER CATTLE - Beefmaster Breeders United Belgian Blue Cattle BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE - American Belgian Blue Breeders BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE - British Belgian Blue Cattle Society BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE - Canadian Belgian Blue Association BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE - Belgian Blue Beef Breed Blonde d'Aquitaine - British Blond Cattle BLONDE D'AQUITAINE CATTLE - UPRA Blonde d'Aquitaine, France BLONDE D'AQUITAINE CATTLE - Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association BRITISH BLONDE CATTLE - British Blond Society Braford Cattle BRADFORD CATTLE - United Braford Breeders Brahman Cattle BRAHMAN CATTLE - American Brahman Breeders Association Brahmousin Cattle BRAHMOUSIN CATTLE - American Brahmousin Council Brangus Cattle & Red Brangus Cattle BRANGUS CATTLE - International Brangus Breeders Association RED BRANGUS CATTLE - American Red Brangus Cattle Braunvieh Cattle BRAUNVIEH CATTLE - Braunvieh Association of America British White Cattle & White Park Cattle BRITISH WHITE CATTLE - British White Cattle Association Of America WHITE PARK CATTLE - American British White Park Association Charolais Cattle CHAROLAIS CATTLE - American-International Charolais Association Chianina Cattle CHIANINA CATTLE - American Chianina Association Corriente Cattle CORRIENTE CATTLE - North American Corriente Association Dexter Cattle DEXTER CATTLE - American Dexter Cattle Association DEXTER CATTLE - Canadian Dexter Cattle Association Droughtmaster Cattle DROUGHTMASTER CATTLE - Droughtmaster Breedeers' Society, Ltd., Australia Florida Cracker Cattle FLORIDA CRACKER CATTLE - Florida Cracker Cattle Association Galloway Cattle, Belted Galloway Cattle, Black Galloway Cattle, Dun Galloway Cattle, Red Galloway Cattle, White Galloway Cattle GALLOWAY CATTLE - American Galloway Association GALLOWAY CATTLE - Canadian Galloway Association GALLOWAY CATTLE - Australian Galloway Association GALLOWAY CATTLE - The Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain & Ireland BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE - Belted Galloway Society, Inc. Gelbvieh Cattle (Pronounced Gel-fee) GELBVIEH CATTLE - Australian Gelbvieh Association GELBVIEH CATTLE - Canadian Gelbvieh Association GELBVIEH CATTLE - American Gelbvieh Association GELBVIEH CATTLE - South African Gelbvieh Association Gloucester Cattle GLOUCESTER CATTLE - Gloucester Cattle Society, U.K. Hereford Cattle & Black Herford Cattle BLACK HEREFORD CATTLE - American Black Hereford Association HEREFORD CATTLE - World Hereford Council HEREFORD CATTLE - American Hereford Association HEREFORD CATTLE - Australian Hereford Society HEREFORD CATTLE - New Zealand Hereford Association Highland Cattle - Scottish Highland Cattle - Scots Highland Cattle HIGHLAND CATTLE - American Highland Cattle Association HIGHLAND CATTLE - Australian Highland Cattle Society, Inc. HIGHLAND CATTLE - New Zealand Highland Cattle Society, Inc. SCOTTISH HIGHLAND CATTLE - Scottish Highland Cattle Kerry Cattle KERRY CATTLE - The Kerry Cattle Society Ltd., Ireland Limousin Cattle LIMOUSIN CATTLE - North American Limousin Foundation Lincoln Red Cattle LINCOLN RED CATTLE - Lincoln Red Cattle Society Lowline Cattle LOWLINE CATTLE - American Lowline Registry LOWLINE CATTLE - Australian Lowline Cattle Association LOWLINE CATTLE - Canadian Lowline Cattle Association Luing Cattle LUING CATTLE - Canadian Luing Cattle Association LUING CATTLE - Luing Cattle Society, U.K. Maine-Anjou Cattle MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE - Canadian Maine-Anjou Association MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE - American Maine-Anjou Association Marchigiana Cattle - Marky Cattle MARCHIGIANA CATTLE - American International Marchigiana Society Murray Grey Cattle MURRAY GREY CATTLE - American Murray Grey Association MURRAY GREY CATTLE - Canadian Murray Grey Association MURRAY GREY CATTLE - Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society of Australia MURRAY GREY CATTLE - Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society of the U.K. Normande Cattle NORMANDE CATTLE - North American Normande Association Piedmontese Cattle PIEDMONTESE CATTLE - Piedmontese Association of the United States Pineywoods Cattle PINEYWOODS CATTLE - Pineywoods Cattle Registry & Breeders Association (PCRBA) Pinzgauer Cattle PINZGAUER CATTLE - American Pinzgauer Association Randall Cattle RANDALL CATTLE - Randall Cattle Registry, Inc. Red Poll Cattle RED POLL CATTLE - Red Poll Association Romagnola Poll Cattle ROMAGNOLA CATTLE - American Romagnola Association Salers Cattle SALERS CATTLE - American Salers Association Salorn Cattle SALORN CATTLE - International Salorn Association Santa Gertrudis Cattle SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE - Santa Gertrudis Breeders International SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE - Santa Gertrudis Breeders (Australia) Association Senepol Cattle SENEPOL CATTLE - Senepol Cattle Breeders Association Simmental Cattle - Simbrah Cattle & SimAngus Cattle SIMBRAH CATTLE & SIMANGUS CATTLE - American Simmental Association Shorthorn Cattle SHORTHORN CATTLE - American Shorthorn Association South Devon Cattle SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - North American South Devon Association SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - Canadian South Devon Association SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - South Devon Cattle Breeders Australian Association SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - South Devon Herd Book Society, U.K. Speckle Park Cattle SPECKLE PARK CATTLE - Canadian Speckle Park Association Sussex Cattle SUSSEX CATTLE - Sussex Cattle Society, U.K. Tarentaise Cattle TARENTAISE CATTLE - American Tarentaise Association Texas Longhorn Cattle TEXAS LONGHORN CATTLE - Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America Tuli Cattle TULI CATTLE - North American Tuli Association Wagyu Cattle WAGYU CATTLE - Asociación Chilena de Ganado Wagyu (Wagyu Chile) WAGYU CATTLE - American Wagyu Association WAGYU CATTLE - Australian Wagyu Association WAGYU CATTLE - Canadian Wagyu Association WAGYU CATTLE - New Zealand Wagyu Breeders Association Welsh Black Cattle Society WELSH BLACK CATTLE - Welsh Black Cattle Society WELSH BLACK CATTLE - Canadian Welsh Black Cattle Association Cattle Anatomy Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals FOR MORE ANATOMY COURSES, DATABASES, ETC. SEE VETERINARY CLINICAL SCIENCES: ANATOMY & DISSECTION GUIDES Anatomy of the Carcass ANATOMY OF THE CARCASS (SHOCKWAVE) - Animal Science Department, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources & the Distributed Environments for Active Learning, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; the National Cattlemen's Beef Association & the Cattlemen's Beef Board Multimedia Carcass Anatomy Course (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian & Spanish. Examples of "Anatomy of the Carcass" Course Lessons include "...Development; 3D Rotation; 3D Muscle ID; Fabrication Videos: Cap Removal; Chuck Roll Preparation; Chuck Roll Trim; Chuck Tender Removal; Eye of Round Trim; etc.; Skeleton; Cross-sections; Lateral Views; Sub-primals; Bone Descriptions; Muscle Descriptions; etc..." For more information see Bovine Myology or the Animal Science Department Dental Anatomy of Cattle DENTAL ANATOMY OF CATTLE - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Cattle (Text & Images). For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Cattle, Cow, Bovine Clinical Examination, Cow Reproductive Clinical Examination & Bull Breeding Soundness Clinical Examination Cow Physical Examination DAIRY CATTLE EXAM - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Dairy Cattle Exam Lessons (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Exam "...Examine the head for symmetry, and observe head position and any cranial nerve deficits. Assess body condition from the rear and observe the abdomen for contour and distention..." Dairy Cattle Exam Lessons include Starting Point "...The first procedure is to obtain a urine sample; The second prodedure is to insert the thermometer. The pulse can also be taken at this point; Next is the visualization of the vulvar mucous membranes..." Auscult Heart; Auscult Lungs; Pings on the Left Side; "...LDA Ping; LDA + Rumen Gas Cap; etc..." Auscult the Rumen; etc. For more information see Dairy Cattle; Field Service; CAL Project or the School of Veterinary Medicine PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW (A SECTION OF VM 616) - K. Newman, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia Clinical Examination of Cattle Publication - PDF (Text & Images). For more information see Course Materials; Student Resources - WebVet; Food and Fiber Animal Medicine and Surgery Section; Sections; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine PHYSICAL EXAM: CATTLE, GOAT, HORSE, SHEEP, SWINE - School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, Tuskegee University Physical Exam for Cattle, Goat, Horse, Sheep & Swine includes: Description of the Patient; History; General Inspection; Normal Respiratory Rates for "...Cattle (adult); Cattle (yearling); Sheep and Goats; Swine..." Normal Temperature Ranges for "...Horse; Foal; Cattle under 1 Year; Cattle over 1 Year; Sheep; Goat; Piglet; Adule Pig..." Normal Pulse Rate for "...Horse; Neonatal Foals; Foals 1 Month Old; Foals 6 Months to 1 Year; Young Calf; Cattle; Sheep & Goat; Young Pig; Adult Pig..." For more information see Introduction to Clinical Medicine; School of Veterinary Medicine Electronic Syllabi; Biomedical Research & Graduate Studies Resources; School of Veterinary Medicine or the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Using Dentition to Age Cattle USING DENTITION TO AGE CATTLE - Technical Service Center, Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture Multimedia Cattle Dentition Publication (Text & Images). "Using Dentition to Age Cattle" Publication Discusses and Demonstrates "...types of teeth and their location in bovine jaws, deciduous incisors versus permanent incisors, eruption times for deciduous and permanent teeth and using eruption times of permanent incisors to age cattle..." For more information see the Technical Service Center Clinical Examination of the Cow - Reproductive Clincal Examination of a Cow - Bovine Reproductive Clincal Examination CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW (REPRODUCTIVE CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW) - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Cow (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). "Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Cow" Subject Categories include "...History; Visual examination; Rectal palpation; Palpable changes in normal cycling cow; Ultrasound examination; Vaginal examination; etc..." For more information see Bovine Theriogenology; Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Pregnancy Examination of the Cow PREGNANCY EXAMINATION OF THE COW - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Pregnancy Examination of the Cow (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Pregnancy Examination of the Cow" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Rectal palpation "...The Golden Rules of Rectal Pregnancy Exam; Technique of pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation of a retractable uterus; Technique for pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation of a non retractable uterus; Estimation of stage of pregnancy by rectal palpation; etc..." Ultrasound "...External; Intrarectal..." Milk progesterone assay; etc. For more information see Bovine Theriogenology; Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Bull Breeding Soundness Clinical Examination BULL BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAMINATION - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Bull Breeding Soundness Examination (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Bull Breeding Soundness Examination" Subject Categories include "...History; Physical Examination; Libido Testing; Testes Examination; Bull Palpation; Semen Collection; Evaluation System for BSE; Bull Infertility; etc..." For more information see Male Theriogenology; Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine

Cattle Clinical Medicine - Bovine Clinical Medicine Cattle Clinical Medicine Related Centers FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS, TEXTBOOKS, LESSONS, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE Beef Cattle Reference Intervals, Temperature, Respiratory Rates, etc. BOVINE RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Beef Cattle Reference Guides include "...Rectal Temperatures for Cow; Heart Rates for Cow; Resting Respiratory Rates for Cow; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Cow ; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Cow; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Cow..." For more information see Merck Veterinary Manual CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...WBC; RBC; Hb; MCV; MCH; Platelets; etc..." Serum Chemistries Reference Intervals include: "...Na; K; Anion Gap; Ga; Mg; BUN; Glucose; etc..." Bile Acids Reference Intervals; Blood Gas Analysis (arterial) Reference Intervals; Coagulation Reference Intervals; Cortisol Reference Intervals. For more information see Testing & Fees; Clinical Pathology; Diagnostic Services or the Department of Veterinary Pathology BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemisty Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine Beef Cattle Diseases Databases, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports CATTLE DISEASES DATABASE - Organic Vet, Designed & Written by Organic Livestock Research Group, VEERU, University of Reading, U.K. Multimedia Cattle Diseases Database (Text & Images). Each "Cattle Disease" includes "...Condition; Control & Prevention; Treatment; The Condition and Welfare; Good Practice based on Current Knowledge; Guidelines on the Disease during the Conversion Period; etc..." For more information see Disease Management or Organic Vet JOHNE'S INFORMATION CENTER (QUICKTIME) - M.T. Collins & E.J.B. Manning, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin Multimedia Johne's Disease Database, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees") Disease "...is a contagious bacterial disease of the intestinal tract..." Examples of "Johne's Disease" Subject Categories include "...Epidemiology; Pathology; Diagnosis; Control; Prevention; Cases; etc..." For more information see the School of Veterinary Medicine CATTLE DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (CaDDiS) - G. Gettinby & S. Reid, Veterinary Informatics and Epidemiology (VIE), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow; and the Department of Statistics and Modelling Science, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. Multimedia Cattle Disease Diagnostic System Tool (Text & Images). Cattle Disease Diagnostic System Tool "...The objective of this decision support module is to facilitate better differential diagnosis of tropical diseases. The linking together of different types of techniques such as expert systems, mathematical models, statistical analysis systems, hypertextualised media system..." For more information see CaDDiS Home Page; Veterinary Informatics and Epidemiology (VIE) or the University of Strathclyde RUMINANT CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASES (SHOCKWAVE) - M.H. Barton, Department of Large Anaimal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Ruminant Cardiopulmonary Diseases Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Ruminant Cardiopulmonary Diseases" Lessons include "...Bacterial Diseases Lecture; Viral Diseases Lecture; Respiratory Diseases Lecture; etc..." For more information see 5313/5301 Home Page; Large Animal Medicine Teaching; Department of Large Anaimal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine

Bovine Orthopaedic Radiology Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Cases BOVINE ORTHOPAEDIC RADIOLOGY (SHOCKWAVE) - A. Jones, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Cambridge University Veterinary School, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, U.K. Multimedia Bovine Orthopaedic Radiology (Bovine Radiology) Lessons & Cases (Text & Images). For more information see Veterinary CAL Packages on the Web or the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine Castration of Calves Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports CASTRATION OF CALVES - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Castration of Calves Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Castration of Calves" Subject Categories include "...Castration Defined; Reasons for Castration; Managing Male Calves; Beef From Intact Bulls; Immunization as an Alternative to Castration; Castration Age; Testosterone Effect; Liveweight Gains; Choice of Castration Methods; Anaesthesia and Pain Relief; etc..." For more information see Beef - Health Management; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario Ultrasound BEEF ULTRASOUND TRAINING - The National CUP Lab and Technology Center, Walter & Associates, LLC. Multimedia Beef Ultrasound Lessons & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Beef Ultrasound Lessons include: "...Acceptable Scanning Ages; Scanning Information; etc..." For more information see Walter & Associates, LLC.

Beef Cattle Vaccinations & Injection Techniques BEEF CATTLE HERD HEALTH VACCINATION SCHEDULE - Authors: J. Powell (Extension Veterinarian), S. Jones, S. Gadberry & T. Troxel, Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service, Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Beef Cattle Vaccination Schedule Publication (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Vaccination Schedule" Technical Publication includes "...Cattle Vital Statistics; Vaccination Schedule for Cows and Bulls; Vaccination Schedule for Calves; Vaccination Schedule for Heifers..." For more information see Livestock and Forages Publications; Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service or the Division of Agriculture CATTLE INJECTABLE WORMER CALCULATOR - Valley Vet Supply, Marysville, Kansas Multimedia Cattle Injectable Wormer Calculator (Text & Images). Cattle Injectable Wormer Calculator INPUT Values include: "...Number of Cattle to be Wormed; Average Weight per Head..." For more information see Valley Vet Supply INJECTIONS - L. Pederson, Beef Quality Assurance Specialist, NDSU Extension Service, North Dakota State University Multimedia Injection Methods for Beef Technical Reports (Text & Images). Injection Methods for Beef Technical Reports include "...Injection Sites; Steps in Administering Injections Properly; Correct Needle Size..." For more information see North Dakota Beef Quality Assurance (NDBQA); Producer Manual; NDSU Livestock Production or the NDSU Extension Service INJECTION METHODS - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Cattle Medicines and Vaccines Injection Methods Technical Reports (Text & Images). Giving Medication to Animals by Injection Subject Categories include "...Read the Label; Extra-label Use of Drugs; General Principles for Administering Injections; Injection Techniques; Consequences of Poor Injection Techniques; Records of Treatment..." For more information see Beef - Health Management; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario

Beef Cattle Management & Production Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals Beef Cattle Management & Production Related Centers FOR BEEF CATTLE MANAGEMENT CALCULATORS, RELATING TO BUDGET, COSTS, ECONOMICS, NUTRITION, MILK PRODUCTION, ETC. SEE THE CALCULATORS ONLINE CENTER: AGRICULTURE SECTION III: LIVESTOCK - CATTLE/BEEF Beef Cattle Body Condition Scoring A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BODY CONDITION SCORING - R. Rasby, Department of Animal Science, Beef Cattle Production, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia A Practical Guide To Body Condition Scoring (Text & Images). For more information see Rick Rasby's Home Page; Department of Animal Science; Learning Modules or Beef Cattle Production BODY CONDITION SCORING BEEF CATTLE (VIDEO) - Department of Animal Sciences, Managing the Forage Shortage, Purdue Agriculture, Purdue University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring Beef Cattle Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Managing the Forage Shortage or Purdue Agriculture BODY CONDITION SCORING BEEF COWS - Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows Text & Images). Body Condition Scoring (BCS) "...Research indicates that there is a strong link between the body condition of a cow and her reproductive performance. The percentage of open cows, calving interval, and calf vigor at birth are all closely related to the body condition of cows both at calving and during the breeding season. All these factors play an important role in the economics of a beef cow-calf operation and help determine the percentage of viable calves each year..." Examples of "Body Condition Scoring of Beef Cows" Lessons include "...Body Condition Scoring System; Guidelines for Body Condition Scores; Importance of Body Condition; Nutritional Programs Using Body Condition Scores..." For more information see Beef; Publications and Educational Resources or the Virginia Cooperative Extension BODY CONDITION SCORING BEEF COWS - J. Rossi & T.W. Wilson, Animal and Dairy Science (ADS), Cooperative Extension, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia Multimedia Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows Text & Images). Body Condition "...affects both cow and calf performance. Poor body condition is associated with reduced income per cow, increased post-partum interval, weak calves at birth, low quality and quantity of colostrum, reduced milk production, increased dystocia, and lower weaning weights..." Examples of "Body Condition Scoring of Beef Cows" Lessons include "...Importance of Body Condition Scoring; How to Body Condition Score; When to Evaluate Body Condition; Body Condition Score and Calving Season; Increasing Body Condition Score from Calving to Breeding; etc..." For more information see List; Publications; Cooperative Extension or the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences BODY CONDITION, NUTRITION AND REPRODUCTION OF BEEF COWS - Dennis B. Herd (Professor Emeritus) and L. R. Sprott (Professor Emeritus), Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University Multimedia Body Condition, Nutrition and Reproduction of Beef Cows - PDF, 12 Pages (Text & Images). Body Condition, Nutrition and Reproduction of Beef Cows Subject Categories include "...Practical Importance of Body Condition Scoring; Body Condition Scores; Guidelines for BCS; Effect on Reproductive Performance; Critical BCS; Supplemental Feeding Based on BCS; Nutritional Management; etc..." For more information see Beef Cattle Publications; Beef Cattle; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences EFFECT OF BODY CONDITION ON REBREEDING - W.E. Kunkle & R.S. Sand, EDIS, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida Multimedia Beef Cattle Body Condition Scoring (Text & Images). Effect of Body Condition on Rebreeding "...The purpose of this chapter is to review the relationship of body condition to performance, provide pictures of beef cattle representative of different body condition scores (BCS)..." For more information see Beef Cattle Reproduction; Beef Cattle Reproduction and Genetics; Beef Cattle Health; Livestock Health by Animal; Livestock Health; Livestock and Poultry; Livestock, Pets, Fish, and Wildlife; Topics or EDIS Online, University of Florida OPTIMAL BODY CONDITION SCORE AT CALVING FOR PRODUCTION AND HEALTH - Author: J. Spain, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, and Hosted by: Western Canadian Dairy Seminar Multimedia Optimal Body Condition Score at Calving For Production and Health (Text & Images). Optimal Body Condition Score at Calving For Production and Health "...Changes in body condition score can and should be used to assess the level and change of body fat stores and as an indicator of energy balance; The ideal body condition score will support maximum peak milk production during the negative energy balance of lactation; The ideal body condition score is the level of body fat that accomplishes point number 2 (above) without predisposing the cow to metabolic disorders around calving..." For more information see J. Spain's Home Page; 1996 Proceedings; Proceedings or the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar Beef Cattle Frame Scores, Feeder Cattle Grades, Feeder Calf Grading System BEEF CATTLE FRAME SCORES - Author: John Dhuyvetter, Livestock Specialist, NDSU Extension Service and ND Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, North Dakota University Multimedia Beef Cattle Frame Scores (Text & Images). Beef Cattle Frame Scores "...Frame scores are an objective, numerical description of cattle skeletal size which reflect the growth pattern and potential mature size of an animal. Frame score values typically range from 2 to 9 and are calculated from hip height and age. Frame scores are frequently reported as supplementary information to weight and other performance data. They can be used to project mature size, provide an indication of composition, and characterize performance potential and nutritional requirements of an animal..." Beef Cattle Frame Scores includes "...Proper position for correctly measuring hip height; 205 day and 365 day Height Adjustment Factors and Formulas; Frame score formulas and charts for bulls and heifers; Relationship of frame size to projected mature cow weight and slaughter weight at Choice Quality Grade; etc..." For more information see Beef Production; Beef Production and Marketing; Livestock; NDSU Extension Service and ND Agricultural Experiment Station or the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources FRAME SCORES AND FEEDER CATTLE GRADES - Authors: R. Torel, B. Bruce & J.D.Dansie College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada Multimedia Frame Scores and Feeder Cattle Grades (Text & Images). Frame Scores and Feeder Cattle Grades "...Frame scores are classifications of skeletal size. Skeletal size indicates mature proportions and subsequently cattle growth patterns..." Frame Scores and Feeder Cattle Grades includes "...205 day and 365 day Height Adjustment Factors and Formulas; Frame score formulas and charts for bulls; Frame score formulas and charts for heifers; Feeder Cattle Grades; etc..." For more information see Publications; University of Nevada Cooperative Extension or the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources FEEDER CALF GRADING SYSTEM - Authors: S. Boyles, T. Flakoll & K. Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service, North Dakota State University Multimedia Feeder Calf Grading System (Text & Images). Feeder Calf Grading System "...These grades provide a common terminology to describe cattle in market reports. The current USDA feeder cattle grading system is based on frame size and muscle thickness. The system also has projected slaughter weights of the animals..." Feeder Calf Grading System Sections include "...Frame Size; Thickness; Terminology; Frame Size and Muscling Effects on Feedlot Performance; etc..." For more information see Beef Production Publications - Beef Cattle; Beef Production and Marketing; NDSU Livestock Production or the NDSU Extension Service UNITED STATES STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FEEDER CATTLE - Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture Multimedia U.S. Standards for Grades of Feeder Cattle (Text & Images). U.S. Standards for Grades of Feeder Cattle Sections include "...Classes of Slaughter and Feeder Cattle; Feeder Cattle Grades; Application of Standards for Grades of Feeder Cattle; Grades of Thrifty Feeder Cattle (Frame Size); Grades of Thrifty Feeder Cattle (Thickness); etc..." For more information see the Agricultural Marketing Service Beef Cattle Udder Scoring AGA'S UDDER SCORING SYSTEM - American Gelbvieh Association Multimedia Beef Cattle Udder Scoring Technical Publication (Text & Images). Udder Scoring System "...Udder and teat soundness are a concern for a number of reasons: 1) labor associated with extra costs and reduced convenience; 2) longevity, which may be reduced because of injury or mastitis; 3) calf performance, affected by a reduction in milk flow, or..." Udder Scoring System includes "...Udder Scores for Teat Size and Suspension..." For more information see Resource Library or the American Gelbvieh Association A GUIDE TO UDDER AND TEAT SCORING BEEF COWS - R. Rasby, Department of Animal Science, Beef Cattle Production, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia A Guide to Udder and Teat Scoring Beef Cows (Text & Images). A Guide to Udder and Teat Scoring Beef Cows "...The conformation of a beef cow’s teats and udder are important in a profitable cow/calf enterprise. Females with poor udder and teat conformation are a management challenge for commercial cow/calf producers..." For more information see Rick Rasby's Home Page; Department of Animal Science; Learning Modules or Beef Cattle Production Beef Cattle Herd Management Calendar BEEF HERD MANAGEMENT CALENDAR: FOR LATE MARCH CALVING COWS - Beef Cattle Production, Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia Beef Cattle Management (Text & Images). Beef Cattle Herd Management Calendar "...The beef production calendar is a management tool for producers to help them in scheduling practices pertaining to the cow herd over a 12 month period..." For more information see Learning Modules or Beef Cattle Production INTERACTIVE BEEF CALENDAR - Developed by Penn State University, Purdue University & the University of Kentucky Multimedia Interactive Beef Calendar (Text & Images). Free but Registration Required. Interactive Beef Calendar provides "...A calculation tool which schedules your beef management activities relative to your desired calving dates; Timely tips appropriate to your climate on a monthly basis; Information about scheduled beef-related activities and events; Links to other beef related experts and sites within your region and throughout the country; etc..." Cow Culling COW CULLING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM - Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Arizona Multimedia Cow Culling Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Cow Culling Decision Support System "...The purpose of the DSS is to provide ranchers educational information on cow culling decisions..." Examples of "Cow Culling Decision Support System" Subject Categories include "...Biological Factors; Market Factors; Costs of Production; Management Alternatives; Joint Consideration of Biological and Market Factors; The Value of Pregnancy Testing; Managing Herd Composition..." For more information see the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Beef Cattle Breeding Systems, Crossbreeding, Reproduction, Semen Collection, AI etc. Bredding Systems, Crossbreeding, Color Patterns, etc. Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Handbooks, Manuals IV: BREEDING SYSTEMS - Author: S.P. Hammack, Professor Emeritus & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist; Extension Beef Cattle Specialists; Extension Programs, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University Multimedia Breeding Systems - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Breeding Systems" Subject Categories include "...Mating Plans Random Mating; Pedigree Mating; Phenotype Mating. Crossbreeding Heterosis; Breed Combination; Complementarity. Types of Breeding Systems "...Continuous Systems (Straightbreeding; True Rotations; Sire Rotations); Terminal Systems (Static Terminal; Rotation Terminals; Composites). Breeding Systems and Breeding Groups One breeding group; Two breeding groups; Three breeding groups. Efficiencies of Breeding Systems; etc..." For more information see the Extension Beef Cattle Specialists; Extension Programs or the Department of Animal Science CROSSBREEDING SYSTEMS FOR BEEF CATTLE - Author: P.T. Anderson, Beef Cattle Extension Animal Scientist, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota Multimedia Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Cattle (Text & Images). Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Cattle "...Crossbreeding offers two primary advantages: heterosis (also called hybrid vigor) and the opportunity for breed complementarity. When the performance of crossbred offspring exceeds the performance of the purebred parents, the difference is called heterosis..." Crossbreeding Systems for Beef Cattle Subject Categories includes "...Maximizing Heterosis; Breed Complementarity; Crossbreeding Systems Two-Breed Cross; Two-Breed Rotational Cross; Three-Breed Rotational Cross; Static Terminal Cross; Rotational Terminal Sire. Matching Systems with Situations; etc..." For more information see University of Minnesota Extension or the Department of Animal Science CROSSBREEDING BEEF CATTLE - Authors: D.D. Simms, K.O. Zoellner & R.R. Schales; Department of Animal Sciences & Industry; College of Agriculture, Kansas State Research & Extension, Kansas State University Multimedia Crossbreeding Beef Cattle - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Crossbreeding Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...What Determines the Level of Heterosis?; Selection of Breeds for a Crossbreeding Program; Importance of Breed Differences; Practical Crossbreeding Programs Two-Breed Rotation; Three-Breed Rotation; Terminal Sire System; Rota-Terminal Crossbreeding System; Multi-Year Bull Breed System. Comparison of Crossbreeding Programs; etc..." For more information see the Crossbreeding Beef Cattle Home Page; Department of Animal Sciences & Industry or Kansas State Research & Extension CROSSBREEDING FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION - Author: Bob Weaber, Animal Sciences Extension & the Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri Multimedia Crossbreeding for Commercial Beef Production - PDF, 7 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Crossbreeding for Commercial Beef Production" Subject Categories include "...Why Is It So Important to Have Crossbred Cows?; Crossbreeding Systems Two-Breed Rotation; Three-Breed Rotation; Two-Breed Rotational/Terminal Sire; Terminal Cross with Straightbred Females; Terminal Cross with Purchased F1 Females; Rotate Bull Every 4 Years; Composite Breeds (2-Breed, 3-Breed, 4-Breed); Rotating Unrelated F1 Bulls. Crossbreeding Challenges; etc..." For more information see the Bob Weaber's Home Page or the Department of Animal Sciences COLOR PATTERNS IN IN CROSSBRED BEEF - Author: John Evans, Animal Breeding, Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Color Patterns in Crossbred Beef - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). "...A knowledge of the genetic aspects of hair color, and experience, allows one to predict with some degree of accuracy the color pattern to expect among calves when crossing breeds..." Examples of "Color Patterns in Crossbred Beef" Subject Categories include "...Basic body colors of cattle and the breeds identified with those colors; Expected color patterns when crossing breeds of various colors; Expected offspring color patterns (from a three-way cross using the F1 cow); Breeds which commonly leave specific color markings suggesting their presence in crossbred calves; etc. For more information see Animals; Topical List or the Oklahoma State University NAAB DATABASES & BREEDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS - National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Multimedia Beef Cattle Breeding Databases & Educational Materials (Text & Images). National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) unites "...those individuals and organizations engaged in the artificial insemination of cattle and other livestock into an affiliated federation operating under self-imposed standards of performance and to conduct and promote the mutual interest and ideals of its members..." For more information see the National Association of Animal Breeders Examples of Databases & Educational Materials include NAAB AI Sire (Cross Reference) Database International Sire Evaluation Database Educational Materials Examples of Educational Materials include "...AI vs. Natural Service; Estimated Relative Conception Rate (ERCR); Synchronization Protocols for Beef Cows and Heifers; AI; etc..."

Reproduction, Bovine Theriogenology Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals THE VISUAL GUIDE TO BOVINE REPRODUCTION - The Drost Project, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida Multimedia Bovine Reproduction Lessons - Beef Cattle Reproduction (Text & Images). Examples of "A Visual Guide to Bovine Reproduction" Subject Categories include Female Reproductive System; Estrus Detection; Placenta; Reproductive Management; Obstetrics; Postpartum Care; Pregnancy; Accidents of Gestation; Teratology; Abortion; Reproduction Technology (Transrectal Ultrasonography); Male Reproductive System..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project or the College of Veterinary Medicine BOVINE THERIOGENOLOGY - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Bovine Theriogenology Course (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Bovine Theriogenology" Course Chapters include "...The Bovine Estrous Cycle; Clinical Examination of the Cow Pregnancy Examination of the Cow; Prolonged Interestrous Intervals; Bovine Infertility and 'Repeat Breeder'; Disturbances of the bovine estrous cycle: Anestrus; Bovine Abortion; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine CATTLE REPRODUCTION - J. Paterson & R. Endecott, Animal and Range Sciences Extension Service, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University Multimedia Beef Cattle ReproductionLessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Reproduction" Subject Categories include "...How Does Nutrition Influence Reproduction of the Range Cow?; Optimizing Reproductive Performance; Use of Crossbreeding to make Production Gains; Managing the Postpartum Interval; Calving First Calf Heifers; Cowboy Obstetrics: Assisting with Calving; etc..." For more information see the Beef Cattle; Animal and Range Sciences Extension Service or the Department of Animal and Range Sciences BEEF CATTLE REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT - Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL), Veterinary Science Department, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University Multimedia Beef Cattle Reproductive Management Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports - Beef Cattle Reproduction (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Reproductive Management" Subject Categories include The Bovine Estrous Cycle: "...During each estrous cycle, follicles develop in wavelike patterns, which are controlled by changes in hormone concentrations. In addition, the corpus luteum (CL) develops following ovulation of a follicle..." Detection of Standing Estrus in Cattle: "...Standing estrus (the sexually receptive period) results from a series of hormonal changes that occur at the end of each estrous cycle. Standing estrus is when a cow/heifer stands to be mounted..." Understanding Estrous Synchronization of Cattle "...Because a cow's estrous cycle is 21 days, she only has one chance to become pregnant every 21 days of the breeding season (three chances during a 66-day breeding season). However, cows that are synchronized start of the breeding season have an additional opportunity (four chances) to become pregnant during that same 66-day breeding season..." For more information see Beef Cattle; Department of Animal and Range Sciences or the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences Sire Selection Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals SIRE SELECTION MANUAL - National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) Multimedia Beef Sire Selection Manual (Text & Images). Examples of the Beef "Sire Selection Manual" Chapters include "...The Importance of Sire Selection; Assessing Management, Resources, and Marketing; Genetic Principles; Crossbreeding for Commercial Beef Production; Breed and Composite Selection; Data Collection and Interpretation; Interpretation and Utilization of Expected Progeny Differences; The Role of Economically Relevant and Indicator Traits; Visual and Phenotypic Evaluation of Bulls; DNA-Based Technologies; etc..." For more information see the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) Semen Collection & Artificial Insemination Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals BULL SEMEN COLLECTION & COW ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (QUICKTIME) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Bull Semen Collecion Video & Cow Artificial Insemination Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources SEMEN COLLECTION FROM BULLS - Author: M. Rouge, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Semen Collection from Bulls Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Semen Collection from Bulls "...A large majority of dairy cows in the US, Canada and European countries are artificially inseminated. Artificial insemination of beef cows is also popular, particularly in purebred herds. T he advantage of AI over natural service is that it facilitates rapid genetic improvement by allowing use of only the top bulls..." For more information see Collection and Evaluation of Semen; Pathophysiology of the Reproductive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Calving Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Handbooks, Manuals, etc. CALVING SCHOOL HANDBOOK - B. Zollinger & D. Hansen, Department of Animal Sciences, & the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Calving School Handbook - PDF, 96 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Calving School Handbook" Sections & Subsections include Reproductive Process in Cattle "...Puberty; Breeding: Biological Principles & Management Concepts; Conception & Pregancy; Calving; etc..." General Considerations "...Calving Managemet; Factors Influencing Dystocia; Factors Associated with Dystocia in Beef Heifers; etc..." Handling Calving Problems; "...Stages of Normal Calving or Parturtion; Steps in the Calving Process; Handling Caving Difficulties; Assisting at Birth; etc..." Developing Heifers; Target Body Weight of Breeds; Effective Heifer Development; Pelvic Size Data & Considerations; etc..." General Nutrition; Male Influences on Dystocia; etc..." For more information see Cattle; Animal Sciences Extension or the Department of Animal Sciences

Nutrition, Mineral Supplements, etc. Textbooks, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF BEEF CATTLE (2000) - Subcommitee of Beef Cattle Nutrition, Committee on Animal Nutrition, Board on Agriculture, Natural Resources Council; Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Nutrient Requirement" Textbook Chapters include: "...Energy; Protein; Growth and Body Reserves; Reproduction; Minerals; Vitamins and Waters; Feed Intake; Implications of Stress; Tables of Nutrient Requirements; Composition of Selected Feeds; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press BEEF CATTLE NUTRITION WORKBOOK - Editors: D. Bohnert, S. Filley, C. Parsons & R. White, College of Agriculture Sciences, University of Oregon Multimedia Beef Cattle Nutrition Workbook - PDF, 73 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Nutrition Workbook" Chapters include "...Animal Nutrient Requirements; Forage Value; Evaluating Feeds; Minerals and Vitamins; Ration Balancing; Supplements and Supplementation Strategies; etc..." For more information see Publications and Multimedia Catalog; Oregon State University Extension Service or the College of Agriculture Sciences BEEF CATTLE MINERAL NUTRITION - Authors: M. Ward & G. Lardy, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, NDSU Extension Service and ND Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, North Dakota University Multimedia Beef Cattle Mineral Nutrition (Text & Images). Beef Cattle Mineral Nutrition "...Minerals are very important for normal bodily function and physiological processes such as lactation and reproduction. Producers need to pay attention to dietary levels and the animal's requirements to meet their herd's needs cost effectively..." Examples of "Beef Cattle Mineral Nutrition" Subject Categories include "...Macrominerals; Trace Minerals; Reading a Mineral Tag; Sources of Minerals..." For more information see Beef Production; Beef Production and Marketing; Livestock; NDSU Extension Service and ND Agricultural Experiment Station or the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR BEEF CATTLE - Authors: C. Hale & K.C. Olson, Department of Animal Sciences, MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle (Text & Images). Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle "...Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements for normal bodily maintenance, growth, and reproduction..." Examples of "Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Functions of minerals; Animal requirements Mineral requirements and maximum tolerable levels for beef cattle; Source, empirical formulas, mineral concentrations and relative bioavailabilities of common mineral sources; Composition of mineral supplements; etc. Supplementation strategies; etc..." For more information see Animal Science Publications; Agriculture Publications; Extension publications or the MU Extension Beef Managment & Production Courses, Guidelines, Textbooks, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. - All Inclusive GUIDELINES FOR UNIFORM BEEF IMPROVEMENT - Editor: William D. Hohenboken, Professor Emeritus, Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, & the Beef Improvement Federation Multimedia "Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement" 8th Edition, 2006 - PDF, 165 Pages (Text & Images). Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement "...objectives of this publication are to outline standard procedures for measuring, recording and using beef cattle performance data and to facilitate greater uniformity in terminology and methodology in the beef industry..." Examples of "Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement" Chapters include "...Breeding Herd Evaluation; Animal Evaluation; Biotechnology; National Cattle Evaluation; etc..." For more information see the Beef Improvement Federation AHCA HIGHLIAND BREEDER'S GUIDE - American Highland Cattle Association (AHCA) Multimedia AHCA Highland Breeder's Guide - PDF, 67 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "AHCA Highland Breeder's Guide" Chapters & Subchapters include "...Highland Breed Characteristics; Genetics and Selection (Structural Correctness in Beef Cattle) Beef Cattle Skeletal Structure; Feet and Pasterns (Excessive Hoof Growth; Scissor (Curled Claws); Steep Pasterns and Weak Pasterns; etc.) The Hind & Fore Limbs (Cow-Hocks; Bow-Legged; Postleged: Sickled; etc.) The Topline, Head, Sheath, Prepuce and Mammary System; etc. Cattle Nutrition; Cattle Reproduction; Beef Cattle Management; etc..." For more information see the American Highland Cattle Association BEEF - MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Beef Cattle Breeding; Beef Cattle Feeding; Beef Cattle Health; Beef Cattle Management; etc..." For more information see Animal Publications; Agriculture Publications or the MU Extension Examples from over "50" "Beef Cattle" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow Pelvic Measurements and Calving Difficulty Vitamins for Beef Cattle Common Internal Parasites of Cattle BEEF CATTLE - J. Paterson & R. Endecott, Animal and Range Sciences Extension Service, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Animal Health; Beef Quality Assurance; Cattle Nutrition; Cattle Reproduction; Drought and Water; Livestock Identification; etc..." For more information see the Animal and Range Sciences Extension Service or the Department of Animal and Range Sciences Examples from over "50" "Beef Cattle" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports Cattle Nutrition Examples of "Beef Cattle Nutrition" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Supplementing cattle on dormant pastures during the fall and winter; Supplementing Winter Rations with Grain: good or bad nutrition strategy?; Can Corn Replace Hay for Wintering Cows?; Forage Quality Influences Beef Cow Performance and Reproduction; etc..." Livestock Identification Examples of "Livestock Identification" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...National Animal Identification System (NAIS); Livestock ID - Age and Source Verification; etc..." BEEF PRODUCTION - NDSU Extension Service and ND Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, North Dakota University Multimedia Beef Production Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Production" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...The Feeder Calf Grading System; Systems for Backgrounding Beef Cattle; A Cow-Calf Producer's Guide to Custom Feeding; Developing Replacement Heifers: Birth to Breeding; Preconditioning Programs: Vaccination, Nutrition, and Management; etc..." For more information see Beef Production and Marketing; Livestock; NDSU Extension Service and ND Agricultural Experiment Station or the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources BEEF PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: THE TENNESSEE CATTLE LANE (REAL PLAYER) - C.D.Lane, Jr., The Tennessee Cattle Lane, Beef Extension Program, Department of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, University of Tennessee Multimedia Beef Production and Management Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Beef Production and Management" Video Sections & Video Lessons include Beef Quality Assurance "...Proper Needles For Injections Video; Beef Quality Assurance Video..." Breeding "...Breeding Soundness Examination for Bulls Video; Selecting Replacement Heifers Video; Body Condition of Beef Cows Must Be Maintained Video; etc..." Management "...Culling Animals Based on Disposition Video; Hay Storage Video; Implanting Cattle Video; Methods of Animal Identification Video; etc..." Nutrition "...Creep Feeding Beef Calves; Fundamentals of Feed Mixing Video; Fundamentals of Supplement Selection Video; Mineral Fundamentals In The Beef Herd Video; Prevent Grass Tetany Video; etc..." For more information see Clyde Lane Jr.'s Home Page; Department of Animal Science Publications or the Department of Animal Science BEEF PRODUCTION - Western Beef Development Centre (WBDC), Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI), Saskatchewan, Canada Multimedia Beef Production & Economics Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Production & Economics" Publications & Technical Reports include "...Cow/Calf Cost of Production Analysis; Effect of Controlled Release Fertilizer; Winter Feeding Systems on Beef Cow Performance; Steer Performance Grazing Hybrid Bromegrass; etc..." For more information see Western Beef Development Centre (WBDC) or the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PANI) COW-CALF CORNER (QUICKTIME & REAL PLAYER) - Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports & Beef Cattle Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Cow-Calf Corner" Subject Categories & Subcategories include over "100" Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports & over "40" Beef Cattle Video Lessons including: "...Replacement Heifers Development of Replacement Beef Heifer; Buying versus Raising Replacement Heifers; Estrous Synchronization in Replacement Heifers, etc. Calving Time Management; "...Predicting the Time of Calving Video; Are you ready for Calving Season Video; etc..." Cow Herd Health: Pinkeye, Footrot, Prolapses, Coccidosis, Anaplasmosis & Blackleg in Cattle; etc. Bull Management: Bull Selection 101; Breeding Soundness Exam Used to Evaluate Fertility in Bulls, etc. Heat and Drought Strategy; Cold Weather Management; Reproductive Management; Nutritional Management; General Cow Herd Management; etc..." For more information see the Cow-calf Corner Home Page; Cooperative Extension Service or the Department of Animal Science Examples from over "100" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Predicting the time of calving Breeding Soundness Exam Used to Evaluate Fertility in Bulls Timing of Artificial Insemination COW/CALF OPERATIONS - Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University Extension and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Multimedia Beef Cattle Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. (Text & Images). Examples of Cow/Calf Operations Subject Categories include "...Economics & Business; End Product & Beef Quality; Facilities; Genetics; Forage and Grazing Management; Reproduction; etc..." For more information see the Iowa Beef Center; Iowa State University Extension or the College of Veterinary Medicine Examples from Cow/Calf Operations Categories with over "200" Cow/Calf Operations Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, etc. include Cow/Calf Genetics Examples of "Cow/Calf Genetics" Subject Categories include "...Breeding Systems; Gene Marker Information; Selection Decisions; Sire Sorting; etc..." Cow/Calf Forage and Grazing Management Examples of "Cow/Calf Forages, Hay & Grazing" Subject Categories include "...Alternative Forages; Feed Byproducts; Grazing; Hay & Dry Forages; Silage & Wet Forages; etc..." Cow/Calf Facilities Examples of "Cow/Calf Facilities & Equipment" Subject Categories include "...Cattle Handling & facilities; Facilities & the Environment..." BEEF - Beef Center, Univeristy of Minnesota Extension, Department of Animal Science, College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Scineces, Univeristy of Minnesota Multimedia Beef Cattle Courses, Lessons, Publications, Webcasts & Technical Reports (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Beef Management; Beef Nutrition; Beef Reproduction & Breeding; Animal ID; Beef Cattle Handling & Beef Cattle Facilities; Carcass Quality; etc..." For more information see the Univeristy of Minnesota Extension; Department of Animal Science or the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Scineces Examples from over "200" Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Beef Management: Cow/Calf Management Examples of "Cow/Calf Management" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Managing Mother's Milk-Colostrum; Creep Feeding Calves; Managing Your Calving Season; Building and Managing Super Calf Hutches; etc..." Beef Management: Feedlot Management Examples of "Feedlot Management" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Implant Strategies for Grid Marketed Cattle; Feedlot Receiving; Feedlot Bloat; Matching cattle type and feedlot performance; etc..." Beef Nutrition: Cow/Calf Nutrition Examples of "Cow/Calf Nutrition" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Pasture Supplementation of Beef Cattle; Winter Feeding Forages for Beef Cows; Managing Feef Cow Condition Ccores through Feeding; Grazing Systems Planning Guide; etc..." Animal ID Animal ID Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...An Introduction to Electronic Animal ID and Comparison of Technologies; Cattle ID Tags and Readers; etc..." BEEF - Extension Beef Team, Ohio State University Extension, College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories which include over "75" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Beef Cattle Management; Beef Cattle Nutrition; Forages - Grazing; Beef Cattle Health; Beef Cattle Reproduction; Beef Cattle Facilities; etc..." For more information see the Department of Animal Sciences; Ohio State University Extension or the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences BEEF - Beef Exension Programs, Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR), University of Tennesse Multimedia Beef Cattle Publications & Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories which include over "150" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Beef Quality Assurance; Beef Breeding and Beef Genetics; Integrated Resource Management; Beef Marketing; Beef Nutrition and Forage Utilization; Beef Management and Beef Health; Beef Reproduction; etc..." For more information see the Department of Animal Science or the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) BEEF - Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories which include over "100" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Business & Marketing; Drought Management; Beef Cattle Facilities & Equipment; General Management; Beef Cattle Genetics & Beef Cattle Selection; Beef Cattle Health; Beef Cattle Nutrition; Pasture, Range & Forage; Beef Cattle Reproduction & Calving; Stocker Cattle; etc..." For more information see Beef Cattle; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences BEEF - Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Multimedia Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Beef Management; Beef Feeding & Beef Nutrition; Beef Marketing; etc..." For more information see INAR Publications or the Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources RANCHERS MANAGEMENT GUIDE (BEEF CATTLE) - Maintained by R. Gum and R. Tronstad, Design and Artwork by L. Phipps, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Arizona Multimedia Ranch Management Guide for Beef Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text and Images). Examples of "Arizona Ranchers' Management Guide for Beef Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Rangeland Management "...Poisonous Plants on Rangelands; Grazing Cell Management; Range Management Terms/Definitions; Monitoring Rangeland Browse Vegetation; Using Salt for Livestock; Strategies for Managing Grazing Allotments on Public Lands..." Ranch Business Management and Policy Issues "...The Economics of Shrinkage; Comparison of Livestock Marketing Alternatives; Livestock Hedging Using Futures or Options; Using Options to Control Livestock Feed Costs; Value of Pregnancy Testing; etc..." Genetics & Reproduction; Production & Management Decisions; Animal Care & Health Maintenance; Range Cattle Nutrition; etc.." For more information see Research & Publications or the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics SMALL FARMS BEEF PRODUCTION - Small Farms Program, Oregon State University Extension Service, Oregon State University Multimedia Small Farms Beef Production Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Small Farms Beef Production" Subject Categories include Breeds, Reproduction & Calving "...Choosing and Managing Young Bulls; Calving Difficulties in Beef Cattle; Weaning Management for Calves; Raising Newborn Calves; etc..." Beef Production; Beef Nutrition; Beef Health; etc..." For more information see Small Farms; Agriculture or the Oregon State University Extension Service

Branding, Ear Tagging, Tattooing, Dehorning & Electronic Identification Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports Dehorning Cattle DEHORNING CATTLE - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales Government, Australia Multimedia Dehorning Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dehorning Cattle" Publication Subject Categories includes "...When to Dehorn; Facilities and Restraint; Hygiene and Care of Equipment; Anatomy: where to Cut and Apply Dehorners; Methods of Dehorning; Treatment after Dehorning; Horn Tipping; etc..." For more information see Husbandry; Beef Cattle; Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries DEHORNING CALVES - F.M. Hopkins (Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine), J.B. Neel & F.D. Kirpatrick (Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources), University of Tennessee Multimedia Dehorning Calves Guide - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Dehorning Calves Guide" Subject Categories include "...Restraint Can Prevent Injury to Both the Producer and the Animal; Correct Dehorning Prevents Future Growth; Methods of Dehorning; Chemical Dehorning Works Well with Young Calves; Tube Dehorning Can Remove Horns from Calves Less Than 2 Months of Age 5; Hot Iron Dehorning Can Work Well with Young Calves; Barnes Dehorners Work by Cutting the Horns Off Young Calves; Saws, Wires and Keystone Dehorners Are Methods to Remove Horns from Older Cattle; etc..." For more information see Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences or the Department of Animal Science DEHORNING OF BEEF CALVES - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Dehorning of Beef Calves Guide (Text & Images). Examples of "Dehorning of Beef Calves" Subject Categories include "...Introduction; Dehorning of Older Cattle; The Importance of Age; When to Dehorn; Timing of Operations; Methods of Removing Horns; Using Anaesthesia for Dehorning; Disinfection of Equipment; etc..." For more information see Beef - Health Management; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario Calf Branding, Ear Tagging & Dehorning Video Lessons with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound CALF BRANDING; EAR TAGGING & DEHORNING (QUICKTIME) - V Bar V Ranch Agriculture Experiment Station, Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona Multimedia Calf Branding, Ear Tagging & Dehorning Video Lesson (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Calves "...approximately 3 weeks old are brought through the chutes for a general health exam, and are vaccinated, ear tagged, dehorned, and bled (blood is drawn for DNA testing)..." For more information see the V Bar V Ranch Agriculture Experiment Station; Arizona Agricultural Experiment Stations or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Cattle Tattooing TATTOOING - American Angus Association Multimedia Tattooing Lesson (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see the Angus Education Center or the American Angus Association Cattle Branding, Branding Irons & Branding Laws FREEZE BRANDING - MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Beef Cattle Freeze Branding Lessons (Text & Images). Freeze Branding Cattle "...as a method of livestock identification has been received with enthusiasm. When super-cold or chilled branding irons are applied to the hide of the animal, the pigment-producing cells are destroyed or altered..." For more information see Beef Cattle; Animal Publications; Agriculture Publications or the MU Extension FREEZEBRANDING - American Angus Association Multimedia Freezebranding Lesson (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see the Angus Education Center or the American Angus Association READING CATTLE BRANDS & U.S. STATE BRAND LAWS - Ranch Irons, Texas Multimedia Cattle Branding, Freeze Branding, Hot Brand Irons, Reading Cattle Brands & U.S. State Cattle & Livestock Brans Law (Text & Images). Cattle Brands are read the same way: "...Read a brand from left to right, Read a brand from top to bottom, and finally, Read a brand from outside to inside when the brand has a character than encloses another..." For more information see Ranch Irons HORSE AND CATTLE THREE-PIECE BRANDS - Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries, State of Queensland, Australia Multimedia Horse & Cattle Three-piece Brands Lessons & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Three-piece Brands "...are the foundation for establishing legal ownership of horses and cattle in Queensland..." Examples of "Horse & Cattle Three-piece Brands" Subject Categories include "...Physical description; Three-piece horse and cattle brand series; Crossbranding; Positions for branding horses and cattle; etc..." For more information see the Horse & Cattle; Branding and earmarking livestock in Queensland; Identifying, moving and selling livestock; Animal industries or the Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries BRANDING & ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION - Livestock Identification Services Ltd., Government of Alberta, Alberta, Canada Multimedia Branding & Electronic Identification Lessons & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Livestock Identification Services Ltd.

Beef Cattle Stockyards, Lairages, Corrals, Races, Chutes, Loading Ramps Design, Building Plans, etc. BUILDING & EQUIPMENT PLANS: BEEF CATTLE - J.R. Bicudo, L. Turner & G. Rajput, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE), College of Agriculture & the College of Engineering, University of Kentucky Multimedia Beef Cattle Ranch Building & Equipment Plans (Text & Images). Examples of "Beef Cattle Ranch Building & Equipment Plans" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Feeding Barns Building Plans "...Confinement Beef Barn; Beef Feeding Pens - Counter-Sloped; etc..." Corral Layouts Building Plans "...Two-Pen Corral; Corral with Curved Chute; Cattle Working Chute; etc..." Loading Chutes Building Plans "...Moveable Chute for Loating Cattle; Loading Ramp and Six-Way Sorting Trap; etc..." Stocks Building Plans and Equipment Plans "...Cutting Gate Tower and Chute; Cattle Guards; Breeding Chute for Beef Cattle; etc..." Calf Handling Building Plans "...Calf Creep Feeder; Tilting Calf Table; Pasture Creep Gate; Calf Creep; etc..." For more information see Building & Equipment Plans; Extension Services or the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) DESIGN OF STOCKYARDS, LAIRAGES, CORRALS, RACES, CHUTES AND LOADING RAMP - T. Grandin Multimedia Design of Livestock Handling Systems, Cattle Corrals, Stockyards Plans, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text, Images & Animations). Design of Livestock Handling Systems, Cattle Corrals, Stockyards Plans, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Drawings for Cattle Ranches "...Basic Cattle Layout; Basic Forcing Pen; Economy Corral Layout; Ranch Soring Pens; Feedlot Handling; Curved Corral System; etc..." Slaughter Plant Facilities for Cattle and Pigs; Computer Aided Drawings of Cattle Corral Designs; Non Slip Flooring for Livestock Handling; Directions for Laying Out Curved Cattle Handling Facilities; etc. For more information see Temple Grandin's Web Page Behaviour of Cattle During Handling & Transport Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports BEHAVIOUR OF CATTLE, PIGS, BUFFALO & ANTELOPE DURING HANDLING AND TRANSPORT - T. Grandin Multimedia Behaviour of Cattle During Handling & Transport Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Temple Grandin's Web Page Examples of "Behaviour of Cattle, Pigs, Buffalo & Antelope During Handling & Transport" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Recommended Basic Livestock Handling Examples of "Recommended Basic Livestock Handling" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Understanding Flight Zone and Point of Balance; Identifying Common Distractions; Using Prods and Persuaders Properly; Moving Cattle out of Pens and Sorting; Importance of reducing noise when handling livestock; Low Stress Methods for Moving and Herding Cattle on Pastures, Paddocks, and large Feedlot Pens; etc..." Training Tips For Flighty, Very Excitable Animals Recommended Trucking Practices Practical Euthanasia of Beef Cattle for Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter & Veterinarian PRACTICAL EUTHANASIA OF CATTLE - American Association of Bovine Practitoners Multimedia Practical Euthanasia of Cattle - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). Practical Euthanasia of Cattle Considerations for the Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter and Veterinarian. For more information see Veterinary Resources; Resources or American Association of Bovine Practitoners

Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle, Yield Grading, Beef Quality, Rendering Yields, etc. FOR YIELD GRADING, BEEF QUALITY & RENDERING YIELDS CALCULATORS & SPREADSHEETS SEE BEEF CALCULATORS, ETC.: YIELD GRADING, BEEF QUALITY & RENDERING YIELDS GUIDE TO EVALUATION OF SLAUGHTER CATTLE - D. Griffin, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University Multimedia Guide to Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle - PDF (Text & Images). Guide to Evaluation of Slaughter Cattle "...Explanation of Factors Used in Slaughter Cattle Yield and Quality Grading..." For more information see Davey Griffin's Home Page; Beef Cattle Publications; Beef Cattle; Department of Animal Science or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Beef Cutout Calculator, Myology of the Beef Animal & Meat Science Beef Cutout Calculator BEEF CUTOUT CALCULATOR - Meat Science Program, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Beef Cutout Calculator with Videos for Instructions (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. Beef Cutout Calculator "...is intended to assist cattlemen by providing an estimate of expected subprimal yields and their approximate values. This tool allows cattlemen to select cutout strategies and trim levels for individual animals carcasses in order to predict product yields..." Beef Cutout Calculator Summary Report includes Overview Summary "...Current Prices Week Ending (Updated every Week); Choice Carcass Value; Select Carcass Value; etc..." Each Cutout (Chuck, Rib, Loin, Round, etc. gives you Example: Loin 1/4" Cutout with Name, Weight, Choice Value, Select Value & a Picture of each Bottom Sirloin Butt, Flap; Bottom Sirloin Butt, Ball Tip; 1x1 Shortloin, Short-Cut; Sirloin Butt, Boneless; etc. For more information see the Meat Science Program & Food Safety or the Department of Animal Sciences Myology of the Beef Animal - Bovine Myology BOVINE MYOLOGY (SHOCKWAVE) - Animal Science Department, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources & the Distributed Environments for Active Learning, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; the National Cattlemen's Beef Association & the Cattlemen's Beef Board Multimedia Bovine Myology Lessons (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian & Spanish. Bovine Myology Lessons include "...Development; 3D Rotation; 3D Muscle ID; Fabrication Videos: Cap Removal; Chuck Roll Preparation; Chuck Roll Trim; Chuck Tender Removal; Eye of Round Trim; etc.; Skeleton; Cross-sections; Lateral Views; Sub-primals; Bone Descriptions; Muscle Descriptions; etc..." For more information see Bovine Myology or the Animal Science Department Meat Science ANIMAL SCIENCE 307, HONORS: MEATS - J.W. Savell & W.W. Morgan, Meat Science Section, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University Multimedia Meat Science Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Meat Science" Course Chapters include: "...Structure and Composition of Muscle and Associated Tissues; The Mechanism of Muscle Contraction; Conversion of Muscle to Meat; Kosher and Hala; Slaughter-Dressing of Livestock; Meat Inspection; Meat Tenderness; Meat Tenderization; Meat Color; Appraisal of Market Animals - Age, Weight, Sex-Class, Fatness, Muscling; Growth and Development of Meat Animals; etc..." For more information see the Animal Science 307 Honors Home Page; Courses or Meat Science at Texas A&M GROWTH & STRUCTURE OF MEAT ANIMALS - H.J. Swatland, Department of Animal & Poultry Science, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Canada Multimedia Growth & Structure of Meat Animals Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Growth & Structure of Meat Animals" Chapters include General Body Structure; Bones, Connective Tissue & Fat; Meat Cuts and Grading; Muscle Identification; Properties of Meat; Early Development of Muscle; Postnatal Growth of Muscle; Growth of the Whole Animal; Converting Muscles to Meat..." For more information see Howard J. Swatland's Faculty Home Page or the Department of Animal & Poultry Science Examples of Growth & Structure of Meat Lessons include Meat Cuts & Grading Muscle Identification Structure of Meat

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Dairy Cattle Breeds - Dairy Cattle Breed Associations Dairy Cattle Anatomy ~ Dairy Cattle Breeding Dairy Cattle Physical Examination, Cow Reproductive Clinical Examination, Bull Breeding Soundness Clinical Examination, & Clinical Examination of the Fresh Cows Dairy Cattle Clinical Medicine Dairy Cattle Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Urine Volume, etc. Dairy Cattle Diseases ~ Radiology Nutrition, Mineral Supplements, etc. ~ Necropsy Castration of Calves Dairy Cattle Clinical Information and Dairy Cattle Transition Management & Treatment Dairy Cattle Vaccinations & Injection Techniques Dairy Cattle Management & Production Body Condition Scoring ~ Tattooing Dairy Cattle Reproduction - Bovine Theriogenology Semen Collecion & Artificial Insemination ~ Calving & Calf Care Practical Techniques for Dairy Farmers ~ Dairy Beef Dairy Cattle Production & Management Courses, Lectures, Publications, etc. - All Inclusive Lactation & Mastitis Practical Euthanasia of Dairy Cattle for Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter & Veterinarian Milking Machines, Milking Parlors, Milk Quality, Robotic Milking, Milking Equipment Dairy Plant: Layout, Equipment, Filtration Sytems Dairy Processing, Milk Production, Homogenization, Dairy Products, Butter Production, Ice Cream Production, etc. Dairy Cattle Calculators & Spreadsheets Breeding, Pregnancy, Heifer Growth, Analysis, Costs, Budget, Business, Management, Fencing, Milk Production, Income, Price, Mastitis, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

DAIRY CATTLE - BOVINE - BOS TAURUS Dairy Cattle Related Centers FOR DAIRY CATTLE CALCULATORS, RELATING TO GESTATION, INBREEDING, BUSINESS TOOLS, BUDGET, COSTS, ECONOMICS, BODY CONDITION, FENCING, MILK PRODUCTION, MASTITIS, NUTRITION, PASTURE WATER, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: LIVESTOCK - DAIRY CATTLE FOR RELATED AGRICULTURE COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER Dairy Cattle Breeds - Dairy Cattle Breed Associations Ayrshire Cattle AYRSHIRE CATTLE - Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain & Ireland AYRSHIRE CATTLE - Ayrshire Breeders Association, U.S. AYRSHIRE CATTLE - Ayrshire Breeders Association of Canada AYRSHIRE CATTLE - New Zealand Ayrshire Association (Ayrshire New Zealand) Brown Swiss Cattle BROWN SWISS CATTLE - Brown Swiss Association, U.S. BROWN SWISS CATTLE - Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association of New Zealand Dutch Belted Cattle DUTCH BELTED CATTLE - Dutch Belted Cattle Association of America Guernsey Cattle GUERNSEY CATTLE - World Guernsey Cattle Federation (WGCF) GUERNSEY CATTLE - Canadian Guernsey Association GUERNSEY CATTLE - Guernsey Association, U.S. Holstein Cattle HOLSTEIN CATTLE - Holstein Canada HOLSTEIN CATTLE - Holstein Association USA, Inc. HOLSTEIN CATTLE - Holstein U.K. & Ireland HOLSTEIN CATTLE - Holstein Friesian Association, New Zealand Jersey Cattle JERSEY CATTLE - World Jersey Cattle Bureau JERSEY CATTLE - Brazilian Jersey Association JERSEY CATTLE - American Jersey Cattle Association JERSEY CATTLE - Jersey Canada JERSEY CATTLE - Razza Jersey Italiana (Italian Jersey Association) Kerry Cattle KERRY CATTLE - The Kerry Cattle Society Ltd., Ireland Milking Shorthorn Cattle MILKING SHORTHORN CATTLE - American Milking Shorthorn Society MILKING SHORTHORN CATTLE - Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society Randall Cattle RANDALL CATTLE - The Randall Cattle Registry Red & White Cattle RED & WHITE CATTLE - Red & White Dairy Cattle Association South Devon Cattle SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - North American South Devon Association SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - Canadian South Devon Association SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - South Devon Cattle Breeders Australian Association SOUTH DEVON CATTLE - South Devon Herd Book Society, U.K. Scandinavian Red Cattle SRB (SCANDINAVIAN RED CATTLE) - P.E. Falk, Uppsala, Sweden Swiss Cattle SWISS CATTLE - Schweizerischer Fleckviehzuchtverband Dairy Cattle Anatomy RUMINANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Authors: J.G. Linn & D.E. Otterby (University of Minnesota Extension); M.F. Hutjens (University of Illinois); R. Shaver & W.T. Howard (University of Wisconsin); & L.H. Kilmer (Iowa State University); and Hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension Multimedia Dairy Cattle Anatomy Lessons (Text & Image). Dairy Cattle Anatomy Lessons include Anatomy of the Adult "...Rumen; Reticulum; Omasum; Abomasum; Small Intestine; Cecum; Large Intestine..." Function of the Digestive Tract "...Eructation; Rumination; Motility of the rumen and reticulum; Saliva production; Digestion of energy feeds in the rumen; Protein and nonprotein nitrogen utilization in the rumen; etc..." Calf Digestive System For more information see Feeding the Dairy Herd; Dairy Extension or the University of Minnesota Extension ANATOMY OF THE CARCASS (SHOCKWAVE) - Animal Science Department, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources & the Distributed Environments for Active Learning, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; the National Cattlemen's Beef Association & the Cattlemen's Beef Board Multimedia Carcass Anatomy Course (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian & Spanish. Examples of "Anatomy of the Carcass" Course Lessons include "...Development; 3D Rotation; 3D Muscle ID; Skeleton; Cross-sections; Lateral Views; Bone Descriptions; Muscle Descriptions; etc..." For more information see Bovine Myology or the Animal Science Department DENTAL ANATOMY OF CATTLE - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Cattle (Text & Images). For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Dairy Cattle Breeding Dairy Cattle Breeding Databases, Genetic Evaluations, EPD'S, Breeding Selection Tools, etc. ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS LABORATORY DATABASES FOR BULL, COW & GOAT - Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, Animal and Natural Resources Institute, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, USDA Multimedia Dairy Cattle Breeding Databases (Text & Images). Genetic Evaluations Available from AIPL include "...ERCR evaluations; Elite cow list; Holstein high daughters; Top sires and available sires list; Genetic evaluation summary; Inbreeding Information; etc..." For more information see Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory DAIRY BULLS DATABASE: U.S. & CANADA - Dairybulls.com Multimedia Dairy Cattle Breeding Databases (Text & Images). Dairybulls "...will provide dairy producers timely Internet access to the information needed to support genetic management of their herds. Dairybulls.com allows producers to search a database of bulls from all domestic and international sources..." For more information see Dairy Bulls NAAB DATABASES & BREEDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS - National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Multimedia Beef Cattle Breeding Databases & Educational Materials (Text & Images). National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) unites "...those individuals and organizations engaged in the artificial insemination of cattle and other livestock into an affiliated federation operating under self-imposed standards of performance and to conduct and promote the mutual interest and ideals of its members..." NAAB's twenty-two members "...account for about 95 percent of the dairy cattle semen sales in the United States..." For more information see the National Association of Animal Breeders Examples of Databases & Educational Materials include NAAB AI Sire (Cross Reference) Database International Sire Evaluation Database Educational Materials Examples of Educational Materials include "...AI vs. Natural Service; Estimated Relative Conception Rate (ERCR); Synchronization Protocols for Beef Cows and Heifers; AI; etc..."

Dairy Cattle Physical Examination, Cow Reproductive Clinical Examination, Bull Breeding Soundness Clinical Examination, & Clinical Examination of the Fresh Cows Dairy Cattle Physical Examination DAIRY CATTLE EXAM - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Dairy Cattle Exam (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Exam "...Examine the head for symmetry, and observe head position and any cranial nerve deficits. Assess body condition from the rear and observe the abdomen for contour and distention..." Examples of "Dairy Cattle Exam" Lessons include Starting Point "...The first procedure is to obtain a urine sample; The second prodedure is to insert the thermometer. The pulse can also be taken at this point; Next is the visualization of the vulvar mucous membranes..." Auscult Heart; Auscult Lungs; Pings on the Left Side; "...LDA Ping; LDA + Rumen Gas Cap; etc..." Auscult the Rumen; etc. For more information see Dairy Cattle; Field Service; CAL Project or the School of Veterinary Medicine DAIRY CATTLE PHYSICAL EXAM - Transition Management Facility, College of Veterinary Medicines, University of Minnesota Multimedia Dairy Cattle Physical Exam Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Physical Exam" Lessons include Equipment "...Thermometer; Stethoscope; Ketone Test; Strip Cup; Rectal Sleeves; Lube; Strong Flashlight..." First "...examine the cow from a distance for her attitude, stance, general condition and skin. If you can, try to tell it she has been eating; assess abdominal fill. Look at her eyes to see it they are sunken or dull. Assess her body score..." Second "...Attempt to get a urine sample for ketones by rubbing on the skin just under the vulva. Run the ketone test..." Third "...Take the cow's temperature (normal is 100 to 102.5 degrees F; 37.8  39.2 C)..." Fourth "...Examine the vulva and skin below it for any discharges, mucus, etc. Pay attention for foul smells. Palpate the..." Fifth; Sixth; etc..." For more information see Management Protocols; Transition Management Facility or the College of Veterinary Medicines PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW (A SECTION OF VM 616) - K. Newman, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia Clinical Examination of Cattle Publications & Technical Reports - PDF (Text & Images). For more information see Course Materials; Student Resources - WebVet; Food and Fiber Animal Medicine and Surgery Section; Sections; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine PHYSICAL EXAM: CATTLE, GOAT, HORSE, SHEEP, SWINE - School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, Tuskegee University Multimedia Physical Exam Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Physical Exam for Cattle, Goat, Horse, Sheep & Swine" Lessons include Description of the Patient; History; General Inspection; Normal Respiratory Rates for "...Cattle (adult); Cattle (yearling); Sheep and Goats; Swine..." Normal Temperature Ranges for "...Horse; Foal; Cattle under 1 Year; Cattle over 1 Year; Sheep; Goat; Piglet; Adule Pig..." Normal Pulse Rate for "...Horse; Neonatal Foals; Foals 1 Month Old; Foals 6 Months to 1 Year; Young Calf; Cattle; Sheep & Goat; Young Pig; Adult Pig..." For more information see Introduction to Clinical Medicine; School of Veterinary Medicine Electronic Syllabi; Biomedical Research & Graduate Studies Resources; School of Veterinary Medicine or the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health USING DENTITION TO AGE CATTLE - Technical Service Center, Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture Multimedia Cattle Dentition Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). "Using Dentition to Age Cattle" will discuss and demonstrate "...types of teeth and their location in bovine jaws, deciduous incisors versus permanent incisors, eruption times for deciduous and permanent teeth and using eruption times of permanent incisors to age cattle..." For more information see the Technical Service Center Clinical Examination of the Cow - Reproductive Clincal Examination of a Cow - Bovine Reproductive Clincal Examination CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW (REPRODUCTIVE CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE COW) - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Cow (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). "Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Cow" Subject Categories include "...History; Visual examination; Rectal palpation; Palpable changes in normal cycling cow; Ultrasound examination; Vaginal examination; etc..." For more information see Bovine Theriogenology; Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Pregnancy Examination of the Cow PREGNANCY EXAMINATION OF THE COW - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Pregnancy Examination of the Cow (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Pregnancy Examination of the Cow" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Rectal palpation "...The Golden Rules of Rectal Pregnancy Exam; Technique of pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation of a retractable uterus; Technique for pregnancy diagnosis by rectal palpation of a non retractable uterus; Estimation of stage of pregnancy by rectal palpation; etc..." Ultrasound "...External; Intrarectal..." Milk progesterone assay; etc. For more information see Bovine Theriogenology; Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Bull Breeding Soundness Clinical Examination BULL BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAMINATION - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Bull Breeding Soundness Examination (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Bull Breeding Soundness Examination" Subject Categories include "...History; Physical Examination; Libido Testing; Testes Examination; Bull Palpation; Semen Collection; Evaluation System for BSE; Bull Infertility; etc..." For more information see Male Theriogenology; Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Examination of the Fresh Cows EXAMINATION OF THE FRESH COWS - S. McGuirk, Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Clinical Examination of the Fresh Cows (Text & Images). Clinical Examination of the Fresh Cows "...The purpose of this presentation is to train the person(s) working with fresh cows to accurately detect, effectively treat and record 8 important conditions that occur commonly in this group of cows. The conditions are: Displaced Abomasum (DA); Enteritis; Injury or lameness; Ketosis; Mastitis; Pneumonia; Milk Fever; Metritis..." For more information see Food Animal Production Medicine; Department of Medical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine

Dairy Cattle Clinical Medicine - Bovine Clinical Medicine Dairy Cattle Clinical Medicine Related Centers FOR RELATED CLINICAL MEDICINE SEE ABOVE BEEF CATTLE: CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS, TEXTBOOKS, LESSONS, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE Dairy Cattle Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Respiratory Rates, etc. BOVINE RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Dairy Cow Reference Guides include "...Rectal Temperatures for Dairy Cow; Heart Rates for for Dairy Cow; Resting Respiratory Rates for Dairy Cow; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Dairy Cow; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Dairy Cow; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Dairy Cow..." For more information see Merck Veterinary Manual CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemisty Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: BOVINE - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine Dairy Cattle Diseases CATTLE DISEASES DATABASE - Organic Vet, Designed & Written by Organic Livestock Research Group, VEERU, University of Reading, U.K. Multimedia Cattle Diseases Database (Text & Images). Each Cattle Diseases includes "...Condition; Control & Prevention; Treatment; The Condition and Welfare; Good Practice based on Current Knowledge; Guidelines on the Disease during the Conversion Period; etc..." For more information see Disease Management or Organic Vet JOHNE'S INFORMATION CENTER (QUICKTIME) - M.T. Collins & E.J.B. Manning, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin Multimedia Johne's Disease Database, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees") Disease "...is a contagious bacterial disease of the intestinal tract..." Examples of "Johne's Disease" Subject Categories include "...Epidemiology; Pathology; Diagnosis; Control; Prevention; Cases; etc..." CATTLE DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (CaDDiS) - G. Gettinby & S. Reid, Veterinary Informatics and Epidemiology (VIE), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow; and the Department of Statistics and Modelling Science, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. Multimedia Cattle Disease Diagnostic System Tool (Text & Images). Cattle Disease Diagnostic System Tool "...The objective of this decision support module is to facilitate better differential diagnosis of tropical diseases. The linking together of different types of techniques such as expert systems, mathematical models, statistical analysis systems, hypertextualised media system..." For more information see CaDDiS Home Page; Veterinary Informatics and Epidemiology (VIE) or the University of Strathclyde RUMINANT RESPIRATORY DISEASES (SHOCKWAVE) - M.H. Barton, Department of Large Anaimal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Ruminant Cardiopulmonary Diseases Lectures (Text & Images). Examples of "Ruminant Cardiopulmonary Diseases" Lectures include "...Bacterial Diseases Lecture; Viral Diseases Lecture; Respiratory Diseases Lecture; etc..." For more information see Large Animal Medicine Teaching; Department of Large Anaimal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine

Bovine Orthopaedic Radiology Cases, Lectures & Lessons BOVINE ORTHOPAEDIC RADIOLOGY (SHOCKWAVE) - A. Jones, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Cambridge University Veterinary School, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, U.K. Multimedia Bovine Orthopaedic Radiology Lessons & Cases (Text & Images). For more information see Veterinary CAL Packages on the Web or the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine Dairy Cattle Nutrition, Mineral Supplements, etc. Textbooks, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports NUTRIENT REQUIREMENT OF DAIRY CATTLE (2001) Multimedia Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle" Textbook Chapters include "...Dry Matter Intake; Energy; Carbohydrates; Protein and Amino Acids; Minerals; Vitamins; Water Requirements; Unique Aspects of Dairy Cattle Nutrition; Carbohydrate Chemistry and Feed Processing; Nutrient Requirement Tables; Nutrient Composition of Feeds; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press DAIRY NUTRITION - J.D. Ferguson, Section Chief, Nutrition, Animal Health Economics, Section of Animal Production Systems, Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, CAL Program, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Dairy Nutrition Course (Text & Images). "Dairy Nutrition" Course Chapters include "...Overview of Dairy Cattle Nutrition and the Rumen; Calves and Heifers; Protein in Dairy Cows - Protein in Dairy Rations; Additives in Dairy Rations; Formulating Rations in Dairy Herds; Feeds in Dairy Rations; Carbohydrates in Rations - Carbohydrate Fractions in Dairy Rations; Lipids in Rations..." For more information see James D. Ferguson's Home Page; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine DAIRY CATTLE NUTRITION - Department of Dairy & Animal Science, College of Agriculture Sciences, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Dairy Cattle Nutrition Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Nutrition" Subject Categories include "...Nutrition and Feeding; Forages; Heifers; Calves; etc..." For more information see Dairy; Dairy & Animal Science or the College of Agriculture Sciences DAIRY NUTRITION - Department of Animal & Food Sciences, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Multimedia Dairy Nutrition Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of the "Dairy Nutrition" Sections & Subsections include: Milking Cows "...Bunk Management/Managing Feed Intake; Diagnosing Nutritional Problems; Feeding and Management Practices; Forages; Fresh Cows; Grain Supplements; Heat Stress; Minerals/Vitamins; etc..." Nutrition for Calves; Nutrition for Dry Cows; Nutrition for Heifers; etc..." For more information see Dairy Information Resources; Information Resources - Animal Publications or the Department of Animal & Food Sciences FEEDING THE DAIRY HERD - Authors: J.G. Linn & D.E. Otterby (University of Minnesota Extension); M.F. Hutjens (University of Illinois); R. Shaver & W.T. Howard (University of Wisconsin); & L.H. Kilmer (Iowa State University); and Hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension Multimedia Feeding the Dairy Herd Manual (Text & Images). Examples of "Feeding the Dairy Herd" Manual Subject Categories & Subcategories include Feed Nutrients "...Energy; Protein; Vitamins; Minerals; Water..." Feedstuffs "...Forages; Grains and By-Product Feeds; Protein Supplements..." Feeding the Dairy Herd "...Dairy Cow Nutrition; Calf Nutrition; Heifer Nutrition..." Feeding Systems "...Forage Systems; Grain Systems; Mineral Systems; Total Mixed Rations..." Ration Formulation; Purchasing Feed; etc. Examples of "Feeding the Dairy Herd" Manual Appendix Tables include "...Estimating weight of dairy animals on basis of heart girth measurements; Daily nutrient recommendations for growing heifers; Daily nutrient recommendations for lactating dairy cows; Nutrient value of common forage; Nutrient value of protein concentrate; etc..." For more information see Dairy Extension or the University of Minnesota Extension NUTRIENT REQUIREMENT OF DAIRY CATTLE - Subcommitee o Dairy Cattle Nutrition, Committee on Animal Nutrition, Board on Agriculture, Natural Resources Council; Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Dairy Cattle Nutrient Requirement Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Nutrient Requirement" Textbook Chapters include: "...Dry Matter Intake; Energy; Fat; Carbohydrates; Protein and Amino Acids; Minerals; Vitamins; Water Requirements; Unique Aspects of Dairy Cattle Nutrition; Nutrient Requirements of the Young Calf; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press Dairy Cattle Necropsy DAIRY CATTLE NECROPSY (QUICKTIME) - J.A. Severidt, D.J. Madden, G. Mason, F. Garry, & D. Gould, Integrated Livestock Management, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dairy Cattle Necropsy Guide (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Dairy Cattle Necropsy "... It is our hope that the information in this manual will enable the dairy producer to work more closely with his/her veterinarian..." Examples of "Dairy Cattle Necropsy" Guide Subject Categories include "...When is the best time to do a necropsy?; Euthanasia; Necropsy Check List; Diagnostic sampling; How to do the necropsy; Calf Necropsy; Composting; etc..." For more information see Integrated Livestock Management - Education Outreach; Academic Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Castration of Calves CASTRATION OF CALVES - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Castration of Calves Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Castration of Calves" Subject Categories include "...Castration Defined; Reasons for Castration; Managing Male Calves; Beef From Intact Bulls; Immunization as an Alternative to Castration; Castration Age; Testosterone Effect; Liveweight Gains; Choice of Castration Methods; Anaesthesia and Pain Relief; etc..." For more information see Beef - Health Management; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario Dairy Cattle Clinical Information and Dairy Cattle Transition Management & Treatment DAIRY CATTLE CLINICAL INFORMATION AND FORMS - Food Animal Production Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Dairy Cattle Clinical Guides, Lessons, Information and Forms (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Click on Clinical Info. For more information see Food Animal Production Medicine or the School of Veterinary Medicine Examples of Dairy Cattle Clinical Videos, Lessons, Information and Forms include Stalls Dairy Cattle Stalls Lessons & Guides include "...Dimensions and Design Tips for Freestalls; Heifer stall dimensions; Pen Size Estimator; Cow Rising normally in Sand Stall Video; etc..." Nutrition Dairy Cattle Nutrition Lessons & Guides include "...Introduction to Ruminal Acidosis; Nutritional Management of Ruminal Acidosis; Ketosis and Hepatic Lipidosis; etc..." Milk Quality Dairy Cattle Milk Quality Lessons & Guides include "...Udder Health Management Summary Guide; Teat End Scoring Form; Milk Quality Data Collection Forms; Orbeseal Cost - Benefit Calculator; etc..." Calves Calves Lessons & Guides include "...Calf Health Investigation Plan; Colostrum Protocols; Calf Management; Recommendations for Naturally Ventilated Calf Barns; etc..." TRANSITION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Transition Management Facility, College of Veterinary Medicines, University of Minnesota Multimedia Dairy Cattle Transition Management Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Transition Management Protocols" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Dry Cow Receiving and Dry Period Protocol; Down Cow Policy; Dry Cow Processing and Dry Period Protocol; Post-Partum Cow Processing; Udder Prep Protocol; etc..." For more information see the Transition Management Facility or the College of Veterinary Medicines TRANSITION TREATMENT PROTOCOLS - Transition Management Facility, College of Veterinary Medicines, University of Minnesota Multimedia Dairy Cattle Transition Treatment Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Transition Treatment Protocols" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Testing milk for antibiotics (Delvo-Ptest); Testing milk for antibiotics - with pictures; Protocol for plating Mastitis milk samples; Bovine Drug Budget; Ketosis Protocols; Clinical Mastitis Protocols; Clinical Pneumonia Protocols; Cow Euthanasia Protocol; etc..." For more information see the Transition Management Facility or the College of Veterinary Medicines

Dairy Cattle Vaccinations & Injection Techniques DAIRY HERD VACCINATION PROGRAM - Authors: J.A. Pennington (Extension Dairy Specialist) & J. Powell (Extension Veterinarian), Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service, Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Multimedia Dairy Herd Vaccination Program (Text & Images). Dairy Herd Vaccination Program includes: "...Diseases; Vaccination Schedule for Calves & Heifers; Vaccination Schedule for Cows & Bulls; etc..." For more information see Livestock and Forages Publications; Arkansas Agriculture Extension Service or the Division of Agriculture RECOMMENDED VACCINATION SCHEDULES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE DARIY HERD HEALTH PROGRAM - Authors: D.N. Waldner, J. Kirkpatrick, T.W. Lehenbauer; Cooperative Extension, Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Dairy Cattle Vaccination Guidelines (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Vaccination Guidelines include: "...Killed (inactivated) vaccines (KV) vs Modified-live vaccines (MLV); Comparison of advantages and disadvantages of modified-live and killed (inactivated) vaccines; Recommended vaccination schedule for dairy heifers from birth to 6 months of age; Recommended vaccination schedule for heifers pre-breeding to calving; Recommended vaccination schedule for adult dairy cattle; Recommended vaccination schedule for dairy herd bulls; etc..." For more information see Animals; Topical List; Cooperative Extension or the Department of Animal Science CATTLE INJECTABLE WORMER CALCULATOR - Valley Vet Supply, Marysville, Kansas Multimedia Cattle Injectable Wormer Calculator (Text & Images). Cattle Injectable Wormer Calculator INPUT Values include: "...Number of Cattle to be Wormed; Average Weight per Head..." For more information see Valley Vet Supply INJECTION METHODS - Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario, Queen's Printer for Ontario, Ontario, Canada Multimedia Cattle Medicines and Vaccines Injection Methods Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Injection Methods" Subject Categories include "...Read the Label; Extra-label Use of Drugs; General Principles for Administering Injections; Injection Techniques; Consequences of Poor Injection Techniques; Records of Treatment..." For more information see Beef - Health Management; Livestock; Agriculture; Ministry of Agriculature Food and Rural Affairs or the Government of Ontario

Dairy Cattle Management & Production Dairy Cattle Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORING IN DAIRY CATTLE - Dairy Cattle Programs, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis Multimedia Dairy Cattle Body Condition Scoring Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Body Condition Scoring "...Begin by a review of the general names for the various body locations which will be referred to in the systematic approach to body condition scoring. Keep in mind that this system is designed to be done from behind the animal..." For more information see Fact Sheets & Information: Dairy Cattle; Fact Sheets & Information; Dairy Cattle Programs; Teaching Programs: VM Extension or the School of Veterinary Medicine BODY CONDITION SCORES - M.A. Wattiaux, The Babcock Institute, International Dairy Research & Development, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Body Condition Scores Guidelines (Text & Images). Body Condition "...is a subjective assessment of the amount of fat, or amount of stored energy, a cow carries. Body condition changes throughout the lactation cycle. Cows in early lactation are in negative energy balance and losing body condition..." Body Condition Score "...is a tool used to adjust feeding and management practices in order to maximize the potential for milk production and minimize reproductive disorders. A body condition score is assigned by visual observation of the cow's rump area-primarily the region delimited by the hip bones..." For more information see Babcock Dairy Essentials; Publications or The Babcock Institute BODY CONDITION SCORING AS A TOOL FOR DAIRY HERD MANAGEMENT - Authors: A.J. Heinrichs & V.A. Ishler, Department of Dairy & Animal Science, College of Agriculture Sciences, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring as a Tool for Dairy Herd Management (Text & Images). Body Condition Scoring "...is a method of evaluating fatness or thinness in cows according to a five-point scale and using the score to fine-tune dairy herd nutrition and health. Research and field experiments have shown that body condition influences productivity, reproduction, health, and longevity..." For more information see Nutrition & Feeding; Dairy Cattle Nutrition; Dairy; Dairy & Animal Science or the College of Agriculture Sciences BODY CONDITION SCORING WITH DAIRY CATTLE - J.A. Pennington, Animal Science, Cooperative Extension Service, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas Multimedia Dairy Cattle Body Condition Scoring Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Body Condition Scores "...provide an indication of the energy status of dairy cattle. Condition scores can be used on both heifers and cows, although primarily they are used on the lactating dairy herd. Essentially, body condition scoring provides an objective indication of the amount of fat cover on a dairy cow..." For more information see the Cooperative Extension Service Dairy Cattle Tattooing TATTOOING 101 (PDF FORMAT) - American Jersey Cattle Association Multimedia Dairy Cattle Tattooing Lessons (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Tattooing Procedures include "...Step 1. Clean Ear With Alcohol; Step 2. Types of Ink; Step 3. Applying the Ink; Step 4. Tattooing; etc..." For more information see the American Jersey Cattle Association

Dairy Cattle Reproduction - Bovine Theriogenology THE VISUAL GUIDE TO BOVINE REPRODUCTION (DAIRY CATTLE) - The Drost Project, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida Multimedia Bovine Reproduction Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Bovine Reproduction" Subject Categories include: Female Reproductive System; Estrus Detection; Placenta; Reproductive Management; Obstetrics; Postpartum Care; Pregnancy; Accidents of Gestation; Teratology; Abortion; Reproduction Technology (Transrectal Ultrasonography); Male Reproductive System..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project or the College of Veterinary Medicine BOVINE THERIOGENOLOGY - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Bovine Theriogenology Course (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Bovine Theriogenology" Course Chapters include "...The Bovine Estrous Cycle; Clinical Examination of the Cow Pregnancy Examination of the Cow; Prolonged Interestrous Intervals; Bovine Infertility and 'Repeat Breeder'; Disturbances of the bovine estrous cycle: Anestrus; Bovine Abortion; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine DAIRY CATTLE REPRODUCTION - Dairy Science, Dairy and Animal Science, College of Animal Sciences, Penn State College Multimedia Dairy Cattle Reproduction Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Reproduction" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Heat Detection and Timing of Insemination for Cattle; Management Systems for Artificial Insemination of Dairy Heifers; Systematic Breeding Program for Dairy Cows; Troubleshooting infertility problems in cattle; etc..." For more information see Dairy; Dairy & Animal Science or the College of Agriculture Sciences DAIRY REPRODUCTION - Department of Animal & Food Sciences, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Multimedia Dairy Nutrition Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of the "Dairy Reproduction" Sections & Subsections include Reproductive Management "...Benchmarks for Evaluating Reproductive Performance of the Dairy Herd; Cow Comfort and Reproductive Performance; Heat Detection Basics; Higher Production and Twinning; Sexed Semen; When to Start Breeding after Calving; etc..." Heat Stress and Reproductive Performance; Heifer Artifical Insemination; Synchronization Protocols for Milking Cows: popular hormone treatment protocol used by dairy farmers to synchronize ovulation so cows can be inseminated at a predetermined time "...Corbin-Heerschesynch Protocol; Improved Ovsynch Protocol; etc..." Synchronization Protocols for Dairy Heifers "...EAZI-BREED CIRD (Controlled Intravaginal Releasing Device) plus injection of Lutalyse (prostaglandin F2 alpha)..." For more information see Dairy Information Resources; Information Resources - Animal Publications or the Department of Animal & Food Sciences Semen Collecion & Artificial Insemination BULL SEMEN COLLECTION & COW ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (QUICKTIME) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Bull Semen Collecion Video & Cow Artificial Insemination Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources SEMEN COLLECTION FROM BULLS - Author: M. Rouge, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Semen Collection from Bulls Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Semen Collection from Bulls "...A large majority of dairy cows in the US, Canada and European countries are artificially inseminated. Artificial insemination of beef cows is also popular, particularly in purebred herds. T he advantage of AI over natural service is that it facilitates rapid genetic improvement by allowing use of only the top bulls..." For more information see Collection and Evaluation of Semen; Pathophysiology of the Reproductive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Calving & Calf Care ASSISTING WITH CALVING - Transition Management Facility, College of Veterinary Medicines, University of Minnesota Multimedia Assisting With Calving Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Assisting With Calving Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports includes First "...Get a history : How old is the cow? When was her due date? How long has she been trying to calve? What has anyone done to try to assist before you arrived? Do they know what is wrong..." Second "...Restrain the cow: As tempting as it may be to rush in, a little effort and thought now pays big dividends. If the cow is standing or might get up, put a halter on her and tie her to some immovable object. Tie her head low, not high..." Third "...Look at the whole cow. Make sure that she doesn't have milk fever. Does she look dehydrated? Assess whether to proceed with the calving or address urgent issues of life support for the cow..." Fourth "...Hygiene: This is critically important.Tie the tail out of the way if possible. If it is docked and can't be tied out of the way, wash it. Wash a wide area of the perineum with water and disinfectant soap..." Fifth; Sixth; etc..." For more information see Management Protocols; Transition Management Facility or the College of Veterinary Medicines CALVING AND CALF CARE ON DAIRY FARMS - J. Severidt, H. Hirst, D. Van Metre & F. Garry, Integrated Livestock Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dairy Cattle Handbook - Calving & Calf Care (Text & Images). Calving & Calf Care on Dairy Farms "...In the dairy industry, where the primary revenue source is milk production and sale, calf delivery and newborn calf management are undervalued as areas of concern. The problem of dystocia has been almost ignored..." Examples of "Calving & Calf Care on Dairy Farms" Chapters include: "...Dystocia; Calf Delivery; Post-calving Care of the Calf; etc..." For more information see Integrated Livestock Management - Education Outreach; Academic Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Practical Techniques for Dairy Farmers PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR DAIRY FARMERS - Author: A.J. (Tony) Seykora, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota Multimedia Practical Techniques for Dairy Farmers Book - PDF, 104 Pages (Text & Iages). Practical Techniques for Dairy "...In this book are outlined basic procedures that are often required of a dairy farmer. Included are common sense, practical procedures learned from working with dairy animals, observing good "cowmen" and industry persons, and performing and teaching these techniques to students..." Examples of "Practical Techniques for Dairy" Sections include "...Calving Assistance; Resuscitating a Newborn Calf; Passing an Esophagus Tube; Removing Dewclaws; Removing Extra Teats; Tail Docking; Surgical Castration; Implanting Dairy Steers; Dehorning Calves and Older Animals; Taking an Animals Temperature; Minimizing Calf Scours; Treating Pinkeye, Ringworm & Lice and Mange Infestations; Tying Farm Knots; Making a Rope Halter; Cattle Restrain; Handling Bulls; Using a Heat Detection Aid; Storing and Handling Frozen Semen; Trimming Hooves; Treating Sole Abscesses; Using Footbaths; Clipping Cows; etc..." For more information see Anthony (Tony) J. Seykora or the Department of Animal Science Dairy Beef DAIRY BEEF: MAXIMIZING QUALITY & PROFITS - Program Developed by: Veterinarians, Meats Scientists, Dairy Scientists, etc. from the University of California, Davis; University of Arizona; Colorado State University; University of Idaho; New Mexico State University; Oregon State University; Washington State University and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Hosted by the University of California, Davis Multimedia Dairy Beef: Maximizing Quality & Profits Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Dairy Beef: Maximizing Quality & Profits Course "...Dairy cows represent a major source of beef. Cows marketed to slaughter can represent up to 15% of a dairy's income..." "...This dairy beef program educates producers, farm advisors, and dairy veterinarians on issues in market cattle food safety and quality, and provides tools for assessing and certifying on-farm quality assurance programs..." Examples of "Dairy Beef: Maximizing Quality & Profits" Course Videos include "...Interview with a Packer Video; Virtual Tour of a Packing Plant Video; Residue Prevention Video; Preventing Carcass "Defects" Video; Improving Cow Carcass Quality for Slaughter Video; A Decision Tree for Sending Cows to Slaughter Video; etc..." For more information see Dairy Beef Home Page Dairy Cattle Production & Management Courses, Lectures, Publications, etc. - All Inclusive BABCOCK DAIRY ESSENTIALS - The Babcock Institute, International Dairy Research & Development, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Dairy Cattle Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks & Manuals (Text & Images). Examples of "Babcock Dairy Essentials" Chapters & Subchapters include: Nutrition and Feeding "...Composition and Analysis of Feeds; Carbohydrate Metabolism in Dairy Cows; Lipid Metabolism in Dairy Cows; etc..." Reproduction and Genetic Selection "...Heat Detection, Natural Service and Artificial Insemination; Pregnancy and Calving; Reproduction and Nutrition; Managing Reproductive Efficiency; Principles of Selection; etc..." Lactation and Milking "...Principles of Milking; Milking Procedure; Mastitis: The Disease and its Transmission..." Birth to Weaning and Weaning to Calving "...Overview of Sound Management Practices; Importance of Colostrum Feeding; Feeding Milk and Milk Replacers; etc..." Raising Dairy Heifers; Weaning to Calving; etc. For more information see Publications or The Babcock Institute DAIRY CATTLE - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia Multimedia Dairy Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle" Subject Categories include "...Health and Disease; Feeding and Nutrition; Dairy facilities; Dairy Research; Breeding and Selection; Handling cattle; Dairying and Drought; etc..." For more information see Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Examples from over "50" "Dairy Cattle" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Dairy cattle fodder production & animal nutrition Dairy herd management Dairy business management DAIRY CATTLE - Dairy Cattle Programs, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis Multimedia Dairy Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle" Subject Categories include Biosecurity "...Pathogens in Manure; Controlling Risk of Transmission of Infections to Visitors on Farm Visits; etc..." Dairy Cattle Infectious Diseases "...Bovine Viral Diarrhea; Botulism; Bovine Leukemia; Dermatophilosis Dermatitis; Footwarts in Dairy Cattle; etc..." Calves "...Mycoplasma Ear Infection in Calves; Treating Scouring Calves with Banamine; etc..." Dairy Cattle Management; Market Cows; etc..." For more information see Fact Sheets & Information; Dairy Cattle Programs; Teaching Programs: VM Extension or the School of Veterinary Medicine DAIRY CATTLE - Illinois Livestock Trail, University of Illinois Extension, College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Multimedia Dairy Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle" Subject Categories include: "...Dairy CattleBreeding & Selection; Calves & Heifers; Dairy Cattle Economics, Management, & Marketing; Dairy Cattle Facilities & Dairy Cattle Housing; Grazing, Pasture, & Forages; Dairy Cattle Health & Disease; Mastitis & Milking Systems; Quality Milk Issues; etc..." For more information see Illini Dairy Net; Illinois Livestock Trail; University of Illinois Extension or the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences DAIRY CATTLE - Dairy eXtension, eXtension Multimedia Dairy Cattle Databases, Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Dairy Cattle Databases, Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports Subject Categories include "...Dairy Cattle Business Management and Farm Labor; Calf and Heifer Management; Dairy Cattle Facilities; Food Safety; Dairy Cattle Genetics; Dairy Cattle Health and Dairy Cattle Diseases; Mastitis and Milking Management; Milk Marketing; Nutrient Management for Dairies; Nutrition of Milking and Dry Cows; Organic Dairy Production; Dairy Cattle Reproduction; etc..." For more information see eXtension or the eXtension DAIRY CATTLE HEALTH MANAGEMENT - EDIS, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida Multimedia Dairy Cattle Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Health Management" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Infectious Lesions of the Bovine Teat; Metabolic Diseases of Dairy Cattle; Mineral Needs of Dairy Cattle; Non-Infectious Lesions of the Bovine Teat; Parasite Problems of Dairy Replacements; The Problems of Mycotoxins in Dairy Cattle Rations ..." For more information see Livestock Health; Livestock and Poultry; Livestock, Pets, Fish, and Wildlife; Topics or EDIS Online, University of Florida DAIRY CATTLE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES - Integrated Livestock Management (ILM), College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dairy Cattle Standard Operating Procedures Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Cattle Standard Operating Procedures" Course Categories include "...Food & Safety; Herd Health & Disease; Milk & Udder Health; Reproduction; Carcass Disposal; Waste Management; etc..." For more information see the Integrated Livestock Management (ILM) or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences SMALL FARMS DAIRY PRODUCTION - Small Farms Program, Oregon State University Extension Service, Oregon State University Multimedia Small Farms Dairy Production Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Small Farms Dairy Production" Subject Categories include Small Farms Dairy Production "...Managing Dairy Grazing for Better Grass and More Milk; Raising Newborn Calves; Good Farm Equipment Sanitation Means Better Milk Quality Tests; The Economics of Grass-based Dairying; Raising Dairy Heifers on Pasture; etc..." Dairy Cattle Manure Management & Nutrient Management; Dairy Cattle Nutrition; Dairy Cattle Health; etc..." For more information see Small Farms; Agriculture or the Oregon State University Extension Service Lactation & Mastitis LACTATION BIOLOGY (ANSC 438) - W.L. Hurley, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois , Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Multimedia Lactation Biology Course (Text & Images). Lactation "...is the combined processes of milk secretion and milk removal..." "...Galactopoeisis is the maintenance of lactation once lactation has been established. Two key interrelated components contribute to the maintenance of lactation, galactopoietic hormones and removal of accumulated milk. Because of the importance of galactopoietic hormones in milk production, sometimes the word galactopoiesis also is used to indicate enhancement of lactation, especially in dairy animals..." Example of "Lactation Biology" Chapters include Milk Composition & Synthesis "...Milk Composition and Characteristics; Milk Components..." Mammary Structure "...Dairy Cow Udder Anatomy Mammary Macro-structure; Dairy Cow Udder Anatomy Mammary Micro-structure; Comparative Mammary Anatomy..." Mammary Development "...Fetal Development; Prepubertal Development; Postpubertal Development; Pregnancy; Lactation; Involution; etc..." Mother & Neonate "...Lactogenesis; Mammary Cytology; Hormone Changes; Lactogenic Complex; etc..." Lactation "...Role of Hormones; Prolactin; Photoperiod; Milk Removal; Secretion Rate; etc..." Mastitis "...Mastitis Clinical Syndromes; Types of Mastitis; Detection of Mastitis; etc..."; etc. For more information see Walter L. Hurley's Home Page; Reproduction Biology or the Department of Animal Sciences MASTITIS, MILK QUALITY, AND MANAGEMENT - NMC Multimedia Mastitis, Milk Quality, and Milking Management Mastitis, Milk Quality, and Milking Management Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Mastitis, Milk Quality, and Milking Management" Subject Categories include: "...Management, Prevention, Control, Treatment; Somatic Cell Counts; Mastitis Pathogens; Culturing; Machines and Milking; Housing, Cow Comfort, Welfare; Teat Health; Teat Disinfectants..." For more information see Resources or NMC (formerly the National Mastitis Council) Practical Euthanasia of Dairy Cattle for Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter & Veterinarian PRACTICAL EUTHANASIA OF DAIRY CATTLE - American Association of Bovine Practitoners Multimedia Practical Euthanasia of Cattle - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). Practical Euthanasia of Cattle "...Considerations for the Producer, Livestock Market Operator, Livestock Transporter and Veterinarian..." For more information see Veterinary Resources; Resources or American Association of Bovine Practitoners

Milking Machines, Milking Parlors, Milk Quality, Robotic Milking, Milking Equipment Milking Machines, Milking Parlors, Milk Quality, Robotic Milking, etc., Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound MILK QUALITY (REALPALYER) - Pamela L. Ruegg, Department of Dairy Science, UW-Extension, University of Wisconsin In English & Spanish/Español. Multimedia Milk Quality Program: Databases, Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Milk Quality" Subject Categories include "...Milk Quality Programs; Milking Equipment; Milk Quality Economics; Udder Health Tools; Genetics; etc..." For more information see Index of Sites or the UW-Extension Some examples from the Milk Quality Program Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Udder Health, Milk Quality, Mastitis, etc. Examples of "Udder Health" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Udder Hygiene Scoring Chart; Evaluation of Bovine Teat Condition; Teat Diagrams: Scoring System for Teat-end Condition; Milk Quality Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Managing for Milk Quality; Managing the Dry Period for Mastitis; Milk Quality Diagnostic Tests; etc..." Teat Evaluation Pictures Examples of "Teat Evaluation Pictures" include "...Normal Color; Red Teats; Blue Teats; Open Orifice; etc..." Milking Machines Examples of "Milking Machines" Subject Categories including Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Cleaning and Sanitation "...A Toolbox for Assessing Cow, Udder and Teat Health; Sizing Vacuum Pumps for Cleaning Milking Systems; Application of Cleaning and Cooling Principles to Robotic Milking; Dairy Operators Guide to Milking Machine Cleaning and Sanitation; etc..." Design "...International Standards for Milking Machine Installations and Automatic Milking Installations; The History of Vacuum Regulation Technology; etc..." Liners and Cow Physiology "...Sources of Variability in Compressive Load Applied to Bovine Teats; The Purpose of the Milking Routine and Comparative Physiology of Milk Removal; etc..." Performance Testing "...Methods for Measuring and Interpreting Milking Vacuum; etc..." Robotic Milking Examples of "Robotic Milking" Videos, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Robotic Milking Photo Gallery; Robotic Milking Video; Milk Sensing Issues for Automatic Milking; etc..." MILK QUALITY (REALPLAYER) - Pamela L. Ruegg & B. Nigel, Department of Dairy Science, UW-Extension, University of Wisconsin Multimedia Milk Quality Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Available in English & Spanish/Español. Examples of "Milk Quality" Video Lessons include "...Taking Sterile Milk Samples Video; Taking Bulk Tank Cultures Video; Milking Routines Parlor Video; Using a CMT Paddle Video; Milking Routines Stall Barn Video; Mastitis on the modern dairy Video; 7 Habits of Highly Successful Milking Routines - 6 Videos; etc..." For more information see Milk Quality Resources; Milk Quality; Index of Sites or the UW-Extension

Dairy Plant: Layout, Equipment, Filtration Sytems SYSTEMS FOR FOOD ENGINEERING INSTRUCTION: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY DAIRY PLANT - J.F. Steffe, Food Rheology Laboratory, Michigan State University Multimedia Dairy Plant Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Plant" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Dairy Plant Layout; Falling Film Evaporator; Single Use Eductor Assisted CIP System; HTST 1 (Primary System); Pasteurized Product Tank (500 gal) with Anchor Impeller; Ice Cream Freezer/Refrigeration System; Miscellaneous Equipment; etc..." For more information see Food and Bioprocess Engineering: Teaching Resources or the Food Rheology Laboratory Examples of "Dairy Plant" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports with Flow Charts & Diagrams Marriott Walker Falling Film Evaporator (click evaporator components to view digital images) Laboratory Membrane Filtration Systems Ice Cream Freezer/Refrigeration System: Flow Diagram of Compression Refrigeration System (General System) Filtration Schematic Dairy Processing, Milk Production, Homogenization, Dairy Products, Butter Production, Ice Cream Production, etc. DAIRY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - H.D. Goff, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph; Funding Assistance: Ontario Milk Marketing Board, Canada Multimedia Dairy Science Course and Technology Course (Text & Images). Dairy Science & Technology Course "...is about the study of milk and milk-derived food products from a food science perspective. It focuses on the biological, chemical, physical, and microbiological aspects of milk itself, and on the technological (processing) aspects of the transformation of milk into its various consumer products..." Examples of "Dairy Science & Technology" Course Chapters include Milk Production and Biosynthesis; Milk Grading and Defects; Dairy Microbiology; Dairy Processing "...Clarification, Separation, Standardization; Pasteurization; UHT Treatment; Homogenization; Membrane Processing; Evaporation and Dehydration..." Dairy Products "...Overview and Fluid Milk Products; Concentrated and Dried Milk Products; Cultured Dairy Products; Cheese; Yogurt; Ice Cream and Butter; etc..." For more information see H. Douglas Goff's Food Science Home Page; Department of Food Science or the Guelph Food Technology Centre Some examples of Dairy Science Chapters & Subchapters include Dairy Chemistry and Physics Examples of "Dairy Chemistry and Physics" Chapters include Composition and Structure "...Milk Lipids; Milk Proteins; etc..." Physical Properties "...Density; Viscosity; Freezing Point; etc..." Pasteurization Examples of "Pasteurization" Chapters include Thermal Destruction of Microorganisms; Batch Method; Continuous Method "...Milk Flow Overview; Holding Time; Equipment; etc.." Butter Manufacturing Examples of "Butter Manufacturing" Chapters include "...Overview of the Buttermaking Process; The background science of butter churning; Crystallization of milkfat during aging; Butter Structure; Continuous Buttermaking; etc..." Ice Cream Examples of "Ice Cream" Chapters include "...Suggested Formulations; Ingredients; Mix Calculations; Overrun Calculations; Ice Cream Structure; Theoretical Aspects of the Freezing Process; Ice Cream Freezing Curves; Ice Cream Defects; etc..." Cheese Making Examples of "Cheese Making" Chapters include "...Introduction to Cheese Making; Process and Quality Control Procedures; Milk; Acidification and Coagulation; Manufacture, Ripening, Process Control and Yield Efficiency; Alternate Technologies..." DAIRY PROCESSING HANDBOOK - J.F. Steffe, Food Rheology Laboratory, Michigan State University Multimedia Dairy Processing Handbook (Text & Images). For more information see Food and Bioprocess Engineering: Teaching Resources or the Food Rheology Laboratory Examples of "Dairy Processing Handbook" Subject Categories include Membrane Separation Examples of "Membrane Separation" Chapters include "...Applications of membrane separation; Principles of membrane filtration; Batch membrane filtration plant..." Milk Sterilization Examples of "Milk Sterilization" Chapters include "...Destruction of spores and the effects on milk; Hydrostatic sterilizer; Horizontal sterilizer with rotary valve seal; etc..." Butter Production & Processing Examples of "Butter Production & Processing" Chapters include "...Production of cultured butter; Continuous buttermaking machine; etc..." Cheese Production & Processing Examples of "Cheese Production & Processing" Chapters include "...Classification of cheese; Production of hard and semi-hard cheese; Bactofugation with sterilization; Process steps in making Cheddar-type cheese; Dewheying, cheddaring, and salting curd intended for Cheddar cheese; Mechanized production of Cheddar cheese; etc..." Ice Cream Production & Processing Examples of "Ice Cream Production & Processing" Chapters include "...Typical ice cream formulas; Ice cream process; Ice cream mix to ice cream; Continuous ice cream freezer, manually controlled; Hardening tunnel..." Yogurt Production & Processing Examples of "Yogurt Production & Processing" Chapters include "...Pre-treatment for cultured milk products; Production line for stirred yogurt; Production line for set yogurt; etc..."

Antelope, Caribou, Deer, Reindeer, Elk, Muskox & Yak

ANTELOPE Aging Antelope CARIBOU Caribou Body Condition Scoring Caribou Farming, Caribou Nutrition, Caribou Reproduction, etc. DEER Aging Deer ~ Deer Anatomy & Reproduction Anatomy ~ Deer Brain Atlases Deer Body Condition Score & Carcase Condition Score Deer Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values Deer Vaccinations Deer Breeds, Deer Farming, Deer Nutrition, Deer Reproduction, Deer Production, etc. REINDEER Reindeer Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values Reindeer Vaccinations Reindeer Farming, Reindeer Reproduction, Reindeer Nutrition, Reindeer Diseases, etc. ELK Aging Elk Elk Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values Elk Vaccinations Elk Farming, Elk Nutrition, Elk Production, Elk Herd Health Care, etc. MUSKOX Muskox Farming, Muskox Nutrition, Muskox Production, Muskox Herd Health Care, etc. YAK Yak Breeds, Yak Farming, Yak Reproduction, Yak Production, Yak Nutrition, etc. Deer Calculators & Spreadsheets Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

ANTELOPE - Antilocapra americana Aging Antelope AGING ANTELOPE (PRONGHORN: IT'S ALL IN THE TEETH - Authors: W. Jensen & C. Bihrle; hosted by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Antelope Age Publication (Text & Images). Aging Antelope, It's All in the Teeth "...By the time an antelope is 3-1/2 years old, all permanent teeth are in. At this stage, estimating age is based largely on rate of tooth wear..." For more information see Mammals; Biological Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center CARIBOU - Rangifer tarandus caribou Caribou Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORING OF CARIBOU & OTHER BODY CONDITION MEASUREMENTS - Authors: G. Kofinas, D.E. Russell & R.G. White, Body Condition of Caribou, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada Multimedia Caribou Body Condition Scoring & Other Body Condition Measurements (Text & Images). "...Factors Influencing the Body Condition of the Porcupine Caribou..." Caribou Body Condition Scoring & Other Body Condition Measurements includes Caribou Body Condition Scoring Chart; Other Body Condition Measurements "...Body Reserve Index; Subcutaneous Back Fat Depth; Ultrasound measure of back fat; etc..." For more information see The Porcupine Caribou Herd: Background Information - Body Condition of Caribou or the Body Condition of Caribou (Porcupine Caribou) Caribou Farming, Caribou Nutrition, Caribou Reproduction, etc. Caribou Nutrition CARIBOU RESEARCH - Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station, Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Caribou Research Technical Publications & Abstracts (Text & Images). Examples of Caribou Research Technical Publications & Abstracts include "...Ecological determinants of activity cycles in caribou; Role of landscape use in the regulation of large herbivore populations - Lessons from caribou and muskoxen; etc..." For more information see the Publications or the Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station DEER - Cervidae Aging Deer HOW OLD IS MY DEER - Authors: W. Jensen & C. Bihrle; hosted by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Deer Age Publication (Text & Images). "How Old is My Deer" Publication includes "...How to Age Your Deer; Tooth Identification Basics; Through the Ages ..." For more information see Mammals; Biological Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Deer Anatomy DEER FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Deer Female Reproductive Anatomy Text & Images). Examples of "Female Deer Reproductive Anatomy" Lessons include "...Reproductive Anatomy of Doe; Ovaries and Uterus; Corpus Luteum; Doe Reproductive Tract; Doe Cervix and Fornix Vagina; etc..." For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals Images; Learning Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources DEER MALE REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Deer Male Reproductive Anatomy Text & Images). Examples of "Male Deer Reproductive Anatomy" Lessons include "...Scrotum; Testis; Seminiferous Tubules; Stag Reproductive Tract; Bulbocavernosus Muscle; Cross-section of Penis; etc..." For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals Images; Learning Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Deer Brain Atlases WHITE-TAILED DEER BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Deer Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Deer Body Condition Score & Carcase Condition Score BODY CONDITION SCORING & CARCASE CONDITION SCORES FOR DEER - Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Multimedia Body Condition Scoring & Carcase condition scores for Deer (Text & Images). For more information see the Deer Farmers Handbook or the Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Deer Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values DEER CLINICAL MEDICINE - Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Deer Clinical Medicine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Deer Clinical Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Diseases of Deer "...Tuberculosis in Deer; Johne's Disease; Brainworm Infection; etc..." Vaccinations; Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values for White-tailed Deer; Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values for Red Deer; etc..." For more information see the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program Deer Vaccinations DEER VACCINATIONS - The Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Deer Vaccinations (Text & Images). For more information see The Merck Veterinary Manual or Merck & Co., Inc. Deer Breeds, Deer Farming, Deer Nutrition, Deer Reproduction, Deer Production, etc. DEER FARMING - Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton, Texas A&M University , Overton, Texas Multimedia Deer Farming Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Deer Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Deer Pasture Systems Management "...Deer Diets; Deer Pasture Systems; etc..." Deer Reproductive Management "...Estrous Synchronization Methods for Deer; Artificial Insemination Methods for Deer; Basic Equipment for Artificial Insemination; etc..." Business Planning and Marketing Strategies; etc. For more information see the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton DEER FACTSHEETS, DEER HEALTH FACTSHEETS & DEER FARMERS HANDBOOK - Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Multimedia Deer Handbook, Deer Health Lessons, Deer Lessons, etc. (Text & Images). Examples of Deer Farmers Handbook Chapters include "...Deer Species; Deer Fencing; Deer Breeding Stock; Deer Nutrition; Deer Feed; Deer Pasture; Deer Reproduction; Deer Calving; Deer Weaning; etc..." Examples of Deer Health Factsheets include Deer Capture Myopathy; Deer Castration; Deer Copper Deficiency; Deer Lungworm; Deer Malignant Catarrhal Fever; Deer Orphan Deer Basics & Feeding; etc..." For more information see the Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) DEERNET - DeerNet, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Multimedia Deer Farming Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). DeerNet is "...a collection of electronic tools to assist farmers, nutritionists and veterinarians plan feeding programs for farmed deer..." For more information see DeerNet Examples of "Deer Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Feeding Standards for Farmed Deer Examples of "Feeding Standards for Farmed Deer" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Deer Nutritional Principles; Alfalfa for as an energy and protein source; Feeding for velvet production; Feeding for reproductive performance; Feeding during lactation; etc..." Biology and Management Examples of "Deer Biology and Management" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Deer Behaviour & Resource Use; Deer Grazing; etc..." DEER FARMING - North American Deer Farmers Association Multimedia Deer Farming Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Deer Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...General Information about Deer Farming; Axis Deer Farming; Fallow Deer Farming; Red Deer Farming; Sika Deer Farming; Whitetail Deer Farming For more information see the North American Deer Farmers Association FALLOW DEER PRODUCTION - Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Program, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University Multimedia Fallow Deer Production Guide - PDF, 6 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Fallow Deer Production" Guide Sections include "...Fallow Deer Marketing; Fallow Deer Facilities and Equipment; Fallow Deer Breeding; Fallow Deer Nutrition; Fallow Deer Health Program; Sample Fallow Deer Breeding Budget; Sample Fallow Deer Slaughter Budget; etc..." For more information see the Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension RED DEER PRODUCTION - Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Program, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University Multimedia Red Deer Production Guide - PDF, 6 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Red Deer Production" Guide Sections include "...Red Deer Marketing; Red Deer Facilities and Equipment; Red Deer Breeding; Red Deer Nutrition; Red Deer Health Program; Sample Red Deer Budget - Retail Slaughter (18 months); Sample Red Deer Budget — Breeder or Wholesale Slaughter (24 months); etc..." For more information see the Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension

REINDEER - Rangifer tarandus Reindeer Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values NORMAL HEMATOLOGY AND SERUM CHEMISTRY VALUES FOR REINDEERS - Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values for Reindeer Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see the Deer or the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program Reindeer Vaccinations REINDEER VACCINATIONS - The Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reindeer Vaccinations (Text & Images). For more information see The Merck Veterinary Manual or Merck & Co., Inc. Reindeer Farming, Reindeer Reproduction, Reindeer Nutrition, Reindeer Diseases, etc. Reindeer Reproduction REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ALASKA LIVESTOCK - M.P. Shipka & J.E. Rowell, Department of Plant, Animal, & Soil Sciences, Agriculture and Horticulture Program, Cooperative Extension Service; School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Science, University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Reproductive Management of Alaska Livestock - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). For "Reindeer Reproduction" see "...Table 1. Length of estrous cycle for various livestock species raised in Alaska; Table 2. Type of estrous cycle and time of year of the breeding season if the species is seasonal breeder; Table 3. Length of gestation for livestock species raised in Alaska; Table 4. Time of ovulation and suggested time of mating for several species..." For more information see Milan P. Shipka's Home Page; Department of Plant, Animal and Soil Sciences or the School of Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences (SNRAS) Reindeer Farming, Reindeer Nutrition, Reindeer Diseases, etc. REINDEER FARMING - Reindeer Research Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Reindeer Farming Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Reindeer Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...RRP Reindeer Ration Recipes; Design for a Portable Reindeer Crush; Raising Orphan Reindeer Fawns; Corral Design and Operation for Improved Handling Efficiency and Reindeer Safety; Reindeer Health Aide Manual; Disease Table; General Factors Affecting Reindeer Production; etc. For more information see the Reindeer Research Program ELK - Cervus elaphus nelsoni Aging Elk AGING ELK: IT'S ALL IN THE TEETH - Authors: W. Jensen & C. Bihrle, State Game and Fish Department, North Dakota and hosted by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Elk Age Publication (Text & Images). Elk Teeth "...The science of aging elk is based on tooth development and wear. Like humans, elk replace their "baby teeth" with permanent teeth at a relatively set rate. As surely as a 6-year-old child will soon get her two front teeth, and..." For more information see Mammals; Biological Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Elk Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values NORMAL HEMATOLOGY AND SERUM CHEMISTRY VALUES FOR CANADIAN ELK - Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program, Department of Large Animal Clinical Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Multimedia Normal Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values for Elk Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see the Elk or the Specialized Livestock Research and Development Program Elk Vaccinations ELK VACCINATIONS - The Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Elk Vaccinations (Text & Images). For more information see The Merck Veterinary Manual or Merck & Co., Inc. Elk Farming, Elk Nutrition, Elk Production, Elk Herd Health Care, etc. ELK - Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba, Canada Multimedia Elk Farming Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Elk Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Elk Production Costs; Elk Marketing; Elk Feeding; Elk Nutrition; etc..." For more information see Livestock or Manitoba Agriculture ELK PRODUCTION - Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Program, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University Multimedia Elk Production Guide - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Elk Production" Guide Sections include "...Elk Marketing; Elk Facilities and Equipment; Elk Breeding; Elk Nutrition; Elk Health Program; Elk Risk Management; Sample Start-Up Elk Cow-Calf Herd Budget (based on a herd of 25 cows and 2 bulls; Sample Established Elk Cow-Calf Herd Budget (based on a herd of 44 cows and 3 bulls); Sample Antler Production Budget; etc..." For more information see the Agricultural Alternatives Cooperative Extension ELK RANCHING - North American Elk Breeding Association Multimedia Elk Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Elk Ranching" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Elk Velvet; Elk Meat; Elk Natural by-products; Elk Bulls; Elk Cows; Elk Calves; Elk Breeding; Elk Calving; Elk Nutrition; etc..." For more information see the North American Elk Breeding Association MUSKOX (MUSKOXEN) - Ovibos moschatus moschatus Muskox Farming, Muskox Nutrition, Muskox Production, Muskox Herd Health Care, etc. Muskox Nutrition, Muskox Herd Health Care, etc. MUSKOX HUSBANDRY - Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station, Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Muskox Husbandry Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Muskox Husbandry" Subject Categories include "...Muskox Nutrition Seasonal food intake and growth; Trace mineral status; Feeding standards. Muskox Calving Protocols; Basic Bottle Feeding Protocol For Muskox, Reindeer And Caribou Calves..." For more information see the Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station Muskox Reproduction REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ALASKA LIVESTOCK - M.P. Shipka & J.E. Rowell, Department of Plant, Animal, & Soil Sciences, Agriculture and Horticulture Program, Cooperative Extension Service; School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Science, University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Reproductive Management of Alaska Livestock - PDF, 8 Pages (Text & Images). For "Muskox" Reproduction see "...Table 1. Length of estrous cycle for various livestock species raised in Alaska; Table 2. Type of estrous cycle and time of year of the breeding season if the species is seasonal breeder; Table 3. Length of gestation for livestock species raised in Alaska; Table 4. Time of ovulation and suggested time of mating for several species..." For more information see Milan P. Shipka's Home Page; Department of Plant, Animal and Soil Sciences or the School of Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences (SNRAS) Muskox Research MUSKOX RESEARCH - Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station, Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks Multimedia Muskox Research Technical Publications & Abstracts (Text & Images). Examples of "Muskox Research" Technical Publications & Abstracts include "...The relationship between body weight, body condition score and pregnancy in muskoxen; Nutritional And Behavioral Influences On The Duration Of Lactation In Muskoxen; Effects of woody browse on dietary efficiency and methane production in muskoxen; etc..." For more information see the Publications or the Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station YAK - Bos grunniens Yak Breeds, Yak Farming, Yak Reproduction, Yak Production, Yak Nutrition, etc. THE YAK (SECOND EDITION) - Revised & Enlarged by: G. Wiener, H. Jianlin & L. Ruijun, Published by: the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Bangkok, Thailand; Publication is produced by: FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Multimedia Yak Book (Text & Images). Examples of "The Yak" Book Chapters & Subchapters include "...Yak Breeds in China (Chapter 2); Yak in Different Areas and Countries of the World (Chapter 11); Yak in North American Yak Characteristics and Performance; Yak Feeding and Management; etc. Yak Husbandry in India Yak Types; Yak Breeding and Hybridization; Yak Management and Nutrition; Yak Diseases; Yak Reproduction and Production; etc. Yak in Mongolia Yak Keeping; Yak Population; Mongolian Yak; Yak Reproduction; Yak Size and Meat Production; Yak Milk Production; etc. Yak in Bhutan; etc. Breeding, Crossbreeding & Hybridizing of Yak; The Yak in Relation to its Environment; Reproduction in the Yak; Yak Female Organs; Yak Gestation and Parturition; Yak Calving Season; etc. Production Characteristics of Yak; Mangement of Yak; Disease in the Yak; Yak Nurition; etc..." For more information see the FAO Document Repository or FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Fowl, Poultry, Ratites

FOWL & POULTRY BREEDS Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Guinea Fowl, Peafowl, Pigeons, Swans, Turkeys, etc. POULTRY U.S. Egg Grading Manual U.S. Trade Descriptions for Poultry Poultry Clinical Medicine & Diseases Poultry Vaccination Poultry Injection & Venipuncture Techniques, Euthanasia & Anesthesia Poultry Nutrition Poultry Ventilation & Housing Chicken Body Condition Scoring Poultry Science, Production, Management, etc. for Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Quail, Pheasants, Squab, Turkeys, etc. Poultry Reproduction, Avian Biology, Chicken Embryology, etc. RATITES: OSTRICH, RHAE & EMU Clinical Medicine, Housing, Breeding, Nutrition, Production, Managment, Diseases, etc. Poultry Calculators & Spreadsheets Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

FOWL, POULTRY, RATITES Fowl & Poultry Breeds FEATHERSITE - THE POULTRY PAGE (QUICKTIME) - B. Koffler, FeatherSite - The Poultry Page Multimedia Poultry Breeds with Lessons & Videos (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). The Poultry Page is "...An on-line zoological garden of domestic poultry, including photos, video and information about various breeds of fowl, such as chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, peafowl, pigeons, and turkeys..." For more information see Barry Koffler's Home Page Some examples Poultry Breeds with Lessons & Videos include Chicken Breeds (Gallus gallus) Duck Breeds - Various Species (Anatidae) Geese/Goose Breeds (Anser sp.) Swan Breeds - Various Species (Anatidae) Turkey Breeds (Meleagris gallopavo) Poultry FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR HISTOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY, ENTOMOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: VETERINARY SCIENCE BY SUBJECT U.S. Egg Grading Manual & Poultry Trade Description EGG GRADING MANUAL - Agricultural Handbook Number 75, Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture Multimedia Egg Grading Manual (Text & Images). USDA's Egg Grading Manual "...provides graders with an understanding of egg marketing, the purpose of grading, production and processing practices, and Federal-State grading programs. An in-depth description of USDA's egg grading and certification programs is provided for use by processors, marketers,..." Examples of USDA's "Egg Grading Manual" Chapters include "...Production and Maintenance of Egg Quality; Structure, Composition, and Formation of the Egg; Egg Grading; Qualitiy Factors; etc..." For more information see Grading or the Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. Trade Descriptions for Poultry U.S. TRADE DESCRIPTIONS FOR POULTRY - Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture U.S. Trade Descriptions for Poultry "...is a web application that allows users to use the U.S. trade standards to define numerical codes that describe product and packaging requirements for the raw poultry products that they wish to purchase or trade. There is interactive assistance that links to text explanations, diagrams, and photos of product styles,..." For more information see Quality Standards & Product Descriptions or the Agricultural Marketing Service Poultry Clinical Medicine & Diseases CHICKEN (ADULT) & CHICK HEART RATES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Adult Chicken Heart Rates & Chick Heart Rates (Text & Images). Click on "Heart Rates". For more information see the Merck Veterinary Manual Reference Guides or the Merck Veterinary Manual POULTRY MEDICINE - R.J. Eckroade & E. Gingerich, Laboratories of Avian Medicine & Pathology, Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Poultry Medicine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports and Poultry Clinical Medicine Cases (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Common Poultry Diseases In The United States; Primary Routes of Poultry Disease Transmission; Vaccination Schedules for Broilers; Broiler Breeders; Layer Breeders; Pullets; Turkey Breeders; etc. Avian Laboratory Tests Hemagglutination; Hemagglutination-Inhibition Test (HI); Elisa Serum Profile; Avian Serological Technique; Avian Virus Isolation (VI) Techniques; etc. Poultry Medicine Clinical Cases; etc..." For more information see CAl Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine THE POULTRY INFORMED PROFESSIONAL - L. Medleau & M. Austel, Department of Small Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Poultry Medicine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Feed Toxicity vs. Toxin Detection; Fan Belts, Pulleys, Shutters, Cool Pads, And Profits; Principles of Succeessful Wintertime Broilers House Ventilation; Combating Coccidiosis in Broiler Breeders; Fundamentals of Light Management In Broiler Production; etc..." For more information see Online Documents; Avian Medicine; Department of Small Animal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine POULTRY DISEASES DATABASE - Organic Vet, Designed & Written by Organic Livestock Research Group, VEERU, University of Reading, U.K. Multimedia Poultry Diseases Database (Text & Images). Each "Poultry Diseases" includes "...Condition; Control & Prevention; Treatment; Good Practice based on Current Knowledge; etc..." For more information see Disease Management or Organic Vet POULTRY DISEASES - The Poultry Site Multimedia Poultry Disease Technical Reports (Text & Images). Includes over "140" Poultry Disease Technical Reports. Each "Poultry Disease" Technical Report includes "...Introduction; Signs; Post-mortem lesions; Diagnosis; Treatment; Prevention; etc..." For more information see The Poultry Site Poultry Vaccination POULTRY VACCINATION SCHEDULES - R.J. Eckroade & E. Gingerich, Laboratories of Avian Medicine & Pathology, Department of Pathobiology, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Poultry Vaccination Schedules (Text & Images). Poultry Vaccination Schedules include Vaccination Schedules for "...Broilers; Broiler Breeders; Layer Breeders; Pullets (Layers); Turkey Breeders; Commercial Turkey..." Poultry Vaccination Methods include "...Individual Bird Vaccination Applications; Flock Vaccination Applications..." For more information see CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Poultry Injection & Venipuncture Techniques, Euthanasia & Anesthesia POULTRY INJECTIONS AND VENIPUNCTURE SITES - University Animal Care, Arizona Health Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson Multimedia Poultry Injections & Venipuncture Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Injections & Venipuncture" Lessons include Injection Techniques "...Intravenous (IV); Intramuscular (IM); Subcutaneous (SQ)..." Venipuncture Techniques "...Jugular Vein; Alar Vein; Medial Metatarsal Vein; etc..." Euthanasia; Anesthesia; etc..." For more information see Poultry (Chickens and Turkeys); IACUC Web Training Modules; Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Handbook; University Animal Care or Arizona Health Sciences Poultry Nutrition NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF POULTRY - Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) & Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Nutrient Requirements of Poultry Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Nutrient Requirements of Poultry" Textbook Chapters include "...Components of Poultry Diets; Nutrient Requirements of Chickens; Nutrient Requirements of Turkeys; Nutrient Requirements of Geese; Nutrient Requirements of Ducks; Nutrient Requirements of Ring-Necked Pheasants, Japanese Quail, and Bobwhite Quail; Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies in Chickens and Turkeys; Toxicity of Certain Inorganic Elements; Composition of Feedstuffs Used in Poultry Diets; Standard Reference Diets for Chicks; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press Poultry Ventilation & Housing POULTRY VENTILATION & HOUSING - Poultry Ventilation & Housing, Department of Poultry Science, College of Agriculture, Auburn University Multimedia Poultry Ventilation & Housing Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Ventilation & Housing" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Poultry House Construction Guidelines; Tunnel Inlet Doors; Site & Pad Preparation; Controllers; Electrical; Evaporative Cooling; Fans & Ventilation; Heating; Lighting; etc..." For more information see the Department of Poultry Science

Chicken Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORING OF CHICKEN (LAYER HENS) - NR International; Managers of the Livestock Production Programme (LPP); Funded by DFID Multimedia Chicken Body Condition Scoring (Layer Hens) (Text & Images). Body Condition Scoring of Chicken (Layer Hens) "...Condition scoring of poultry is perhaps less used than for example scoring of sheep, goats and pigs. However, practical scoring systems do exist, and that described here is adapted from a body condition scoring system for layer hens..." For more information see the Tools and Fact Sheets for Smallstock Development or Smallstock in Development Poultry Science, Health, Nutrition, Production, Management, etc. POULTRY - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia Multimedia Poultry Science Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Science" Subject Categories include "...Health and Disease; Feeding and Nutrition; Production on a Small Scale; Eggs; etc..." For more information see Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Examples from over "100" "Poultry Science Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Duck Raising Examples of "Duck Raising" Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Duck Meat Production Breeds; Duck Egg Production Breeds; Duck Breeding; Disease Control; Duck Housing Design, Layout and Equipment; Duck Egg Production, Lighting and Incubation; etc..." Geese Raising Examples of "Geese Raising" Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Goose Production; Breeds of Geese; Geese Breeding; Geese Selection; Geese Mating; Geese Artificial Insemination; Geese Housing; etc..." Pheasant Raising Examples of "Pheasant Raising" Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Breeds of Pheasants; Pheasant Breeding; Pheasant Disease Control; Pheasant Parasites; Pheasant Predators and Cannibalism in Pheasants; Pheasant Housing; etc..." POULTRY - Poultry Science Department, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Mississippi State University Multimedia Poultry Science Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Science" Subject Categories include "...Small Flock Management; Disease and Pest Control; Feeding and Nutrition; Reproduction and Incubation; Game bird Management; Poultry Housing Plans; etc..." For more information see Poultry Science Department or the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences POULTRY SCIENCE: POULTRY PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT - Texas Agrilife Extension Poultry Science, Department of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University Multimedia Poultry Science Guides, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Science" Subject Categories & Subcategories include "...Poultry Production and Management Incubating and Hatching Eggs (PDF, 15 Pages). Includes: Total incubation time to hatch, time for transfer to hatcher, and dry and wet bulb temperatures for common birds. The Home Broiler Flock; The Small Laying Flock; Chicken Breeds and the Colors of Their Eggs; Raising Guinea Fowl; Raising Geese; Japanese Quail Production; Emu Production; Ostrich Production; The Incubation of Ratite Eggs; Small Poultry Flocks; etc..." Poultry Waste Management Handbook "...Broiler Litter Information; Mortality Management; Biosecurity of Poultry Facilities; Calibration of Manure and Fertilizer Spreaders; Conservation Plans as a Tool to Manage Broiler Litter; etc..." Dead Poultry Disposal; etc. For more information see Texas Agrilife Extension Poultry Science or the Department of Poultry Science POULTRY SCIENCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Poultry Coordinating Committee, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, North Carolina State University Multimedia Poultry Science Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Handbooks, Manuals (Text & Images). Examples of "Poultry Science" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Game Bird "...Commerical Emu Production; Commercial Ostrich Production; Management Program for Raising Breeder Duck Flocks; etc..." Hatching Management "...Contamination of Hatching Eggs; Egg Size and Profit; The Importance of Traying Eggs with the Large End Up; Specific Gravity Determination for Hatching Eggs; Spray Sanitizing Hatching Eggs; etc..." Poultry Management "...Brooding Turkeys; Drinking Water Quality for Poultry; Induced Molting as a Management Tool; Lighting Management for Broilers; Ranging Turkeys; Trace Minerals; Vitamins for Poultry; etc..." Biosecurity; Economics; Feed Mill; Layer Performance; Poultry Diseases; Poultry Mortality; etc..." For more information see Poultry Science; Departments or the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service SMALL FARMS POULTRY PRODUCTION - Small Farms Program, Oregon State University Extension Service, Oregon State University Multimedia Small Farms Poultry Production Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Small Farms Poultry Production" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Management "...Growing Your Range Poultry Business: An Entrepreneur's Toolbox; Range Poultry Housing; Small-Scale Poulty Processing; Profitable Poultry: Raising Birds on Pasture; etc..." Breeds, Reproduction, Hatching & Brooding; Nutrition; Health; etc..." For more information see Small Farms; Agriculture or the Oregon State University Extension Service Poultry Reproduction, Avian Biology, Chicken Embryology, etc. POULTRY REPRODUCTION - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Poultry Reproduction Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals Images; Learning Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Examples of "Poultry Reproduction" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Poultry Female Reproductive Anatomy Examples of "Poultry Female Reproductive Anatomy" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Poultry Abdominal Cavity; Poultry Reproductive & Digestive Tract; Ovary; Mucosal Folds of Magnum; Egg within Magnum & Isthmus; Shell Membrane Surrounding Egg; Poultry Uterus; etc..." Poultry Semen Collection & Insemination of Female Poultry - Chick Development Feather Sexing in Chickens ORNITHOLOGY: AVIAN BIOLOGY (QUICKTIME, ETC.) - G. Ritchison, Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Kentucky University Multimedia Ornithology: Avian Biology Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Ornithology" Course Chapters include "...Bird Flight and Other Means of Locomotion; Digestive System: Food & Feeding Habits; Urinary System, Salt Glands, & Osmoregulation; Circulatory System; Respiratory System; Energy Balance & Thermoregulation; Nervous System; Vocal Communication; Mating Systems; Avian Reproduction; etc..." For more information see Ornithology or Gary Ritchison's Home Page CHICKSCOPE - Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Multimedia Chicken Science Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Chickscope "...The goals include and increased understanding of the process of gathering scientific data and the opportuinty to interacti with scientists from several disciplines..." For more information see Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology Examples of Chicken Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include MRI Database of Chicken Eggs EggMath (mathematics related to eggs) Embryology: The 21-day Chick Lifecycle Ratites: Ostrich (Struthio camelus), Rhea (Rhea americana), Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Ratites (Ostrich, Rhea & Emu) Ranching, Procuction, Nutrition, etc. EMU FARMING - Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries, Queensland Government, Queensland, Australia Multimedia Emu Farming Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Emu Farming" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Emu Production Cycle; Emu Feeding; Emus Catching and Handling; Emu Bbreeding; Emu Nutrition for Growing; etc..." For more information see Care & Husbandry; Poultry or Animals RASING RATITES: OSTRICH, RHEA, EMU (PDF) - J.C. Hermes, Oregon State University Extension & Experiment Stations Communications Multimedia Ratities Ranching Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Ratities "...are a group of birds that includes ostriches, emu, rheas, cassowaries, and kiwis. Lacking the large keel on the breast bone where flight muscles attach, these birds are unable to fly..." Examples of "Rasing Ratities" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Rhea; Ostrich; Emu; Production; Incubation; Brooding; Growing; Reproduction; Feeding; etc..." For more information see Agriculture; Publications or the Oregon State University Extension & Experiment Stations Communications RATITE PRODUCTION: OSTRICH, EMU AND RHEA - Lance Gegner, NCAT Agriculture Specialist, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (NCAT), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA Multimedia Ratite Production: Ostrich, Emu and Rhea Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Ratite Production: Ostrich, Emu and Rhea" Subject Categories includes "...Introduction; Ostriches; Rheas; Emus; Production Practices; etc..." For more information see the Master Publication List; National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service or the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Emu Nutrition & Ostrich Nutrition NUTRITION GUIDELINES FOR OSTRICHES AND EMUS - S.E. Scheideler (University of Nebraska) and J.L. Sell (Iowa State University); Hosted by the Iowa State University Extension, Iowa State University Multimedia Nutrition Guidelines for Ostriches and Emus - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). "...The design of successful feeding programs for ratites (ostriches and emus) is a special challenge to nutritionists and production managers. There is little scientifically based information on nutrient requirements and efficiency of nutrient utilization by ratites. Nevertheless, successful feeding programs have been developed by using..." Examples of "Nutrition Guidelines for Ostriches and Emus" Guide Tables include "...Comparative intestinal lengths of ostriches, emus, and chickens; Body weights of ostriches and emus at selected ages; Nutrition guidelines for ostriches; Nutritional guidelines for emus; Concentrations of selected nutrients in ingredients used in feeds of ostriches and emus..." For more information see the Iowa State University Extension Ostrich Hematologic Reference Ranges & Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges OSTRICH HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Ostrich Hematologic Reference Ranges & Ostrich Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges (Text & Images). Click on "Hematologic Reference Ranges & Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges". For more information see the Merck Veterinary Manual Reference Guides or the Merck Veterinary Manual Ostrich Anatomy, Ranching, Eggs, Incubation, etc. Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports COMMERCIAL OSTRICH PRODUCTION - G.S. Davis, Extension Poultry Specialist, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, North Carolina State University Multimedia Commercial Ostrich Production Technical Publication (Text & Images). Examples of "Commercial Ostrich Production" Subject Categories include "...Ostrich Nutrition; Ostrich Breeder Flock Management; Ostrich Hatchery Management; Incubation Requirements; Brooding; etc..." For more information see the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service THE OKLAHOMA STATE OSTRICH BOOK - A. Kocan, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Ostrich Book (Text & Images). Ostrich "...Ostrich reach an adult height of over 7 feet by 16 to 18 months of age. They continue to increase in weight after this time with adult males reaching over 300 pounds. Ostrich may become sexually mature at 2 years of age although males often mature later than females. It is not uncommon for hens to begin laying at 2 to 3 years of age while males may take as long as 4 to 5 years to be functionally mature..." Examples of "Ostrich Book" Chapters include "...Introduction; Ostrich Ranching; Ostrich Anatomy; Ostrich Facilities; Ostrich Eggs; Incubation; Care of Newly Hatched Chicks & Care After Hatching; Ostrich Nutrition; Ostrich Diseases; Ostrich Medical Management; Anesthetics & Tranquilizers; etc..." For more information see Instructional Material or the Oklahoma State Veterinary Medicine

Goat - Caprine - Capra hircus

Goat Breeds Goat Breeding ~ Goat Anatomy & Goat Biology Goat Clincal Medicine Goat Physical Examination Goat Body Condition Scoring Goat Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Urine Volume, etc. Dairy Goat & Meat Goat Health, Reproduction, Breeding, Production, Management, Fencing, Diseases, etc. Goat Hoof Trimming Goat Vaccinations & Injection Techniques Goat Surgery Castration & Cesarean Section, Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Goat Nutrition ~ Goat Research Goat Calculators & Spreadsheets Breeding, Pregnancy, Costs, Budget, Profit, Nutrition, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

GOATS Goat Related Centers FOR GOAT CALCULATORS SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: LIVESTOCK - SHEEP FOR RELATED AGRICULTURE COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER Goat Breeds GOAT BREED ASSOCIATIONS - Maryland Small Ruminant Page Multimedia Goat Breeds & Goat Breed Associations (Text & Images). For more information see Maryland Small Ruminant Page GOAT BREEDS - Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Goat Breeds Database (Text & Images). For more information see Breeds of Livestock or the Department of Animal Science GOAT BREEDS - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia Multimedia Goat Breeds & Goat Breed Associations (Text & Images). For more information see Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Goat Breeding Databases ADGA GENETICS: DAIRY GOAT PEDIGREE RESEARCH TOOLS - American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) Multimedia Dairy Goat Pedigree Research Databases (Text & Images). Dairy Goat Pedigree Research Tools & Databases are "...the product of a cooperative effort between the American Dairy Goat Association, Animal Improvement Program Lab, USDA and Gene Dershewitz as a public service to the dairy goat world..." Dairy Goat Pedigree Research Databases include "...Pedigree Search; USDA Yield Data; Buck Type Data Search; PTI/ETA Index Search; etc..." For more information see the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS LABORATORY DATABASES FOR GOAT, BULL, COW - Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, Animal and Natural Resources Institute, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, USDA Multimedia Goat Breeding Databases (Text & Images). For more information see the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory Goat Anatomy & Goat Biology BIOLOGY OF THE GOAT - Karin Christensen, Scientific Illustration and Animation Multimedia Goat Biology Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Biology of the Goat" Lessons include "...Goat Skeleton; Goat Reproduction; Meiosis; Coccidian Life Cycle; Tapeworm Life Cycle; Stomach worm Life Cycle; Rumen Fungi Life Cycle: Internal Parasites; External Parasites; etc..." For more information see Scientific Illustration and Animation Examples of Goat Biology Lessons include Anatomy of the Goat Goat Reproduction GOAT BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS - P.G. Orsini & P. Nassar, Laboratories of Anatomy, Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Goat Anatomy and Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Illustrations Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Book Illustrations" Subject Categories include "...Goat Neck and Shoulders; Goat Thorax; Goat Abdomen; Goat Pelvis; Goat Pelvic Limb; Goat Thoracic Limb; Goat Head; etc..." For more information see Gross Anatomy; Animal Biology; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Goat Clincal Medicine, Husbandry, Production, etc. FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR HISTOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY, ENTOMOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: VETERINARY SCIENCE BY SUBJECT Goat Physical Examination PHYSICAL EXAM: GOAT, CATTLE, HORSE, SHEEP, SWINE - School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, Tuskegee University Multimedia Goat Physical Exam (Text & Images). Physical Exam for Cattle, Goat, Horse, Sheep & Swine includes: Description of the Patient; History; General Inspection; Normal Respiratory Rates for "...Cattle (adult); Cattle (yearling); Sheep and Goats; Swine..." Normal Temperature Ranges for "...Horse; Foal; Cattle under 1 Year; Cattle over 1 Year; Sheep; Goat; Piglet; Adule Pig..." Normal Pulse Rate for "...Horse; Neonatal Foals; Foals 1 Month Old; Foals 6 Months to 1 Year; Young Calf; Cattle; Sheep & Goat; Young Pig; Adult Pig..." For more information see Introduction to Clinical Medicine; School of Veterinary Medicine Electronic Syllabi; Biomedical Research & Graduate Studies Resources; School of Veterinary Medicine or the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Goat Body Condition Scoring Goats BODY CONDITION SCORING OF GOATS VIDEO - E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Body Condition Scoring of Goats Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Body Condition Scoring of Goats Video "...Scoring is performed in goats using a BCS ranging from 1.0 to 5.0, with 0.5 increments. A BCS of 1.0 is an extremely thin goat with no fat reserves and a BCS of 5.0 is a very over-conditioned (obese) goat..." "...producers need to develop skills in assessing body condition of their goats so that a desired moderate body condition can be maintained. With practice, evaluating the BCS of an animal will only take about 10-15 seconds..." For more information see the Goat Meat; The E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University Meat Goat Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORING IN MEAT GOATS - L.I. Spahr, York County Extension Agent, Cooperative Extension, Bedford County, Penn State Cooperative Extension, College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring in Meat Goats Guide (Text & Images). Body Condition Scoring in Meat Goats "...Market goat producers need to be concerned with body condition not only in the nannies but also in the herd bucks. Body condition can mean the difference between a good kidding season and a dismal season..." For more information see Cooperative Extension, Bedford County or Penn State Cooperative Extension Goat (Caprine) Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Heart Rate, etc. GOAT RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Reference Guides include "...Rectal Temperatures for Goat; Heart Rates for Goat; Resting Respiratory Rates for Goat; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Goat; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Goat; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Goat..." For more information see Merck Veterinary Manual CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (CAPRINE - GOAT) - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine

Dairy Goat & Meat Goat Health, Reproduction, Breeding, Production, Management, Fencing, Diseases, etc. Goats GOATS - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, Australia Multimedia Goat Ranching Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Ranching" Subject Categories & Subcategories include "...Goat Breeds "...Anglo-Nubian; Angora; British Alpine; Saanen & Toggenburg..." Goat Management and Production "...Goat Fencing; Artificial methods of rearing goats; Natural Goat and Alpaca Care; Shearing Cashmere Goats; Australian Goat Leather; etc..." Goat Health "...Anatomy and Physiology of the Goat; Copper Deficiency; Enterotoxaemia; Lice; etc..." Goat Emergency Management; etc. For more information see Livestock; Agriculture or the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries GOAT HEALTH & HUSBANDRY - Fias Co Farm, Mooresburg, Tennessee Multimedia Goat Health & Husbandry Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Health & Husbandry" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Goat Normal Health Information "...Temperature; Pulse Rate; Respiration; Rumen (stomach) movements; Puberty; Estrus/Heat Cycle; Gestation; etc..." General Information "...Goat Feeding & Supplements; Goat Fencing; Goat Housing; etc..." Goat Diseases & Goat Health Issues; Goat Medications; etc. For more information see Fias Co Farm Examples of "Goat Husbandry & Goat Health" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Breeding Kidding: Birthing & Post Birth Information Male Goat Information: Bucks & Wethers Milking DIAGNOSIS OF INTERNAL PARASITISM IN GOATS - Author: Bill Pomroy & hosted by the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Diagnosis of Internal Parasitism in Goats Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see Goat Research; The E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University Dairy Goats DAIRY GOAT INFORMATION OF THE SERIOUS KIND - Saanendoah Dairy Goats Multimedia Goat Health, Diseases, etc., Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Dairy Goat Health & Disease" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Chart for Nutritional Problems; CAE Testing Information; Johne's Disease:; Floppy Kid Syndrome; Colostrum Supplements; Fecal Testing; Weigh Chart for Dairy Goats; Gangrene Mastitis; etc..." For more information see Saanendoah Dairy Goats DAIRY GOATS: SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION - Authors: L. Coffey, M. Hale & P. Williams, NCAT Agriculture Specialists, ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Multimeida Commercial Dairy Goat Publication (Text & Images). Dairy Goats: Sustainable Production "...is intended for those interested in starting a commercial goat dairy. It discusses the five major considerations to be addressed in planning for dairy goat production: labor, sales and marketing, processing, regulations, and budgeting and economics..." Dairy Goats: Sustainable Production Chapters & Subchapters include Goat Marketing; Goat Processing; Goat Production "...Selecting Stock; Goat Feeding; Goat Milking; Goat Health; etc..." Goat Regulations; etc. For more information see Livestock Publications; ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service or the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) BIOLOGICAL RISK MANAGEMENT FOR DAIRY GOAT PRODUCERS - David C. Van Metre, Department of Clinical Sciences & the Animal Population Health Institute (APHI), College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Biological Risk Management for Dairy Goat Producers (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Available in English & Spanish. Examples of "Biological Risk Management for Dairy Goat Producers" Sections include "...Starting a Biological Risk Management Program Video; Immunization & Parasite Control Video; Exposure Management Video; etc..." For more information see Resource Materials; Institute Outreach; David C. Van Metre's Home Page; Animal Population Health Institute (APHI) or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Meat Goats MEAT GOAT - American Meat Goat Association Multimediat Meat Goat Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Meat Goat" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "... Meat Goat Hoof Trimming 101; Meat Goat Internal Parasite Survey; Meat Goat Monitoring of Parasites; Buck Performance Test; etc..." For more information see American Meat Goat Association MEAT GOAT PRODUCTION HANDBOOK - F. Pinkerton, R.L. Harwell, W. Drinkwater, et.al.; Sponsored by Rural Economic Development Center Raleigh, North Carolina and Mid-Carolina Council of Governors and Hosted by South African Boer Goats Multimedia Meat Goat Production Handbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Meat Goat Production" Handbook Chapters include "...Procurement Of Foundation Stock; Meat Goat Breeds & Breeding Plans; Meat Goat Reproductive Management; Meat Goat Feeding Programs; Managing Forages; Meat Goat Housing, Fencing, Working Facilities, & Predators; Marketing Channels; Factors Affecting Carcass Yield & Quality; etc..." For more information see South African Boer Goats MEAT GOATS - Jean-Marie Luginbuhl, Extension Animal Husbandry, Department of Animal Science, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, North Carolina State University Multimedia Meat Goats Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Meat Goats" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Meat Goat Marketing & Economics; Meat Goat Management; Meat Goat Health "...Health Requirements; Meat Goat Vaccination Program; etc..." Meat Goat Nutrition "...Nutrition of Meat Goats; Forage Needs for Meat Goats; etc..." Meat Goat Reproduction "...Breeding and Kidding Management in the Meat Goats; Heat Detection in Meat Goats; etc..." For more information see Extension Animal Husbandry; Departments or the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service MEAT GOATS: SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION - Author: L. Coffey, NCAT Agriculture Specialists, ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Multimeida Commercial Meat Goat Publication (Text & Images). Meat Goats: Sustainable Production "...offers information, case studies and resources specific to meat goat production..." Meat Goats: Sustainable Production Subject Categories include "...Beginning a Meat Goat Enterprise; Selection; Meat Goat Breeds; Meat Goat Marketing; Meat Goat Breeding Stock; Meat Goat Stocking Rate; Meat Goat Profitability; etc..." For more information see Livestock Publications; ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service or the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Goat Hoof Trimming Step-by-Step Lessons GOAT HOOF TRIMMING - R. Jemtegaard, Greener Pastures Farm, Camas, Washington Multimedia Step-by-Step Goat Hoof Trimming Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see Greener Pastures Farm GOAT HOOF TRIMMING - Fias Co Farm, Mooresburg, Tennessee Multimedia Step-by-Step Goat Hoof Trimming Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see Goat Health & Husbandry or the Fias Co Farm Goat Vaccinations & Injection Techniques MEAT GOAT VACCINATION PROGRAM - GoatWorld.Com Multimedia Meat Goat Vaccination Program (Text & Images). For more information see GoatWorld Goat Surgery & Anesthesia: Castration & Cesarean Section, Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Illustrations ANESTHESIA, SURGICAL & NERVE BLOCK ILLUSTRATIONS (GOAT BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS) - P.G. Orsini & P. Nassar, Laboratories of Anatomy, Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Goat Anatomy and Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Illustrations Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Anesthesia, Surgical & Nerve Block Illustrations" Subject Categories include "... Epidural anesthesia sites, Caprine; Paravertebral anesthesia, Caprine; Cerebrospinal tap sites, Caprine; etc..." For more information see Gross Anatomy; Animal Biology; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Goat Nutrition Nutrient Requirements for Goats NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GOATS - CALCULATORS - Authors: T.A. Gipson & A.L. Goetsch., E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. Multimedia Nutrient Requirements for Goats Calculators (Text & Images). Examples of "Goat Nutrition" Calculators Major Categories include "...Energy Nutrition Calculators; Protein Nutrition Calculators; Energy Requirement Adjustments Nutrition Calculators; Feed Intake Nutrition Calculators; Diet Formulation Nutrition Calculators; etc..." For more information see the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University Some examples from over "25" Goat Nutrition Calculators include Energy Calculator Energy Calculator "...Metabolizable Energy (ME) Requirement For Growing Goats: Meat, Dairy, And Indigenous; Less than 1.5 Years Of Age..." Protein Calculator Protein Calculator "...Metabolizable Protein (MP) And Crude Protein (CP) Requirements Of Mature Goats: Meat, Dairy, and Indigenous; Non-lactating and Lactating..." Energy Requirement Adjustments Calculator Energy Requirement Adjustments Calculator: "...Metabolizable Energy (ME) Required for Grazing Activity..." Feed Intake Calculator Feed Intake Calculator "...Feed Intake by Angora Goats: Non-lactating, Not in Late Pregnancy..." Total Mixed Ration Calculator Total Mixed Ration Calculator Goat Research GOAT RESEARCH: SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES & ABSTRACTS - E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research, Agricultural Research and Extension Programs, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma Multimedia Scientific Goat Articles, Abstracts, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see the E (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research; Langston University Agricultural Research and Extension Programs or Langston University

Horse, Donkey & Mule - Equine

Equine Breeds - Horse Breeds & Horses Breed Associations, Registries, etc. Equine Height & Weight Equine Anatomy, Vision, Dental Anatomy, Aging Horses by Their Teeth, etc. Equine Breeding, Reproduction, Pregnancy, Yearlings, Equine Semen, Foaling, etc. Genetics: Horse Coat Color Equine Theriogenology - Equine Reproduction Stallion Semen Collection ~ Equine Semen Dilution ~ Mare Artificial Insemination Normal Foaling, Abnormal Foaling, Difficult Birth Equine Physical Examination - Horse Physical Examination, Reproductive Clinical Examination of a Mare, & Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination Horse Body Condition Scoring (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Horse Confirmation Analysis Equine Clinical Medicine Equine Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Urine Volume, etc. Equine Clinical Medicine Courses, Lectures, etc. Equine Emergency & Critical Care Equine Genetics, Immunology, Medicine, Epidemiology, etc. Equine Lameness ~ Equine Distal Limb ~ Equine Joint Diseases Equine Intra-Articular Joint Injections ~ Equine Nuclear Medicine ~ Equine Ophthalmology Equine Orthopaedics ~ Equine Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine ~ Equine Radiology Equine Surgery Videos Castration, Nasal Cavities, Fractures and Penetrating Injuries, etc. Equine Vaccinations & Injection Techniques Care & Handling of Horses, Donkeys & Mules Horse Care & Handling Courses, Lectures, Manuals, etc. with Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound First Aid for Your Horse Horse Care & Handling Courses, Lectures, Manuals Building Plans, Stable Ventilation, Flooring and Bedding, Pastures Management, etc. Gait Analysis ~ Halter Tying, Horse Knotting, Rope Halters, etc. Fitting & Selecting A Saddle Horse Locomotion, Dressage, etc. ~ Horsemanship ~ Horseshoeing - Horse Hoof Care Horse Calculators & Spreadsheets Foaling Date, Mare Care, Costs, Budget, Prifits, Boarding, Nutrition, etc. Livestock Databases, Calculators, Spreadsheets, etc. Feed, Forage, Grassland, Grazing, Pasture & Water, Barns, Corrals, Loading Chutes, Stockyards, etc. Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farm Machinery, Crops, Soil, Water, Fertilizer, Budgets, Costs, etc. Courses, Lectures, Databases, Calculators, Spreasheets, etc.

EQUINE - HORSE, DONKEY, MULE Horse Realated Centers FOR HORSE CALCULATORS SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER: LIVESTOCK - HORSE FOR RELATED AGRICULTURE COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE THE AGRICULTURE CENTER Equine Breeds: Horses, Donkeys & Mules Horse Breeds Databases including Associations, Registry, etc. HORSE BREEDS WORLD WIDE - Equine Web Design Multimedia Horse Breeds Database (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Breeds" Database including Associations, Registries, etc. include "...Appaloosas Horses; Arabians Horses; Buckskin Dun Horses; Caspian Horses; Cutting Horse; Dressage Horses; Foundation Breeders; Morgans Horses; Paints Horses; Palominos Cremellos Horses; Quarter Horses; Reining And Cowhorse; Saddlebreds And Gaited Horses; Thoroughbreds And Racing; Warmbloods (Dressage Horses, Jumpers, Hunters, Eventers)..." For more information see Equine Web Design HORSE BREEDS - Equiworld Multimedia Horse Breeds Database (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Breeds" Database including Associations, Registries, etc. include "...Abaco Wild Horses; American Cream Draft Horse; American Paint Horses; Appaloosa Horses; Australian Stock Horses; Boulonnais Horses; British Spotted Horse & Pony; Caspian Arabian Horses; Cleveland Bay Horses; Clydesdale Horses; Donkey; Fell Pony; Georgian Grande Horses; Hanovarian Horses; Lipizzaner Horses; Morgan Horses; Mule; Mustang Horses; Peruvian Paso Horses; Quarter Horses; Shetland Pony; etc..." For more information see Equiworld Donkeys & Mules DONKEY & MULE BREEDS - The American Donkey and Mule Society Inc. Multimedia Donkey & Mule Breeds Database (Text & Images). Examples of "Donkey & Mule Breeds" Database including Associations, Registries, etc. include "...Miniature Donkeys; Standard Donkeys; Mammoths; Poitou Donkeys; Zebdonks; Mules..." For more information see The American Donkey and Mule Society MINIATURE MEDITERRANEAN DONKEY BREED STANDARD - National Miniature Donkey Association The Miniature Donkey "...is a compact, well-proportioned animal with a sweet, sociable disposition. At maturity (3 years), it is able to pull a cart or carry a pack as it did in its native Sicily and Sardinia..." For more information see the National Miniature Donkey Association Horse Anatomy - Equine Anatomy, Dental Anatomy, Aging Horses by Their Teeth, Vision, Vision, etc. Horse Anatomy - Equine Anatomy AN INTERACTIVE GUIDE TO THE STUDY OF THE HORSE TRANSVERSE SECTION - J. Lesh, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University Multimedia Horse Anatomy Course (Text & Images). Horse Transverse Section Guide "...The study of transverse sections is a traditional component of most veterinary anatomy courses. To interpret transverse sections, veterinary students must switch from the three dimensions of their cadaver to the two-dimensional plane of the section..." For more information see Comparative Anatomy; Instructional Material or Oklahoma State Veterinary Medicine HORSE ANATOMY - P.G. Orsini & P. Nassar, Laboratories of Anatomy, Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Horse Anatomy Course (Text, Images & Animations). Examples of "Horse Anatomy: Subject Categories & Subcategories include Horse Neck and Shoulders "...Blood Supply; Description of Muscles; Innervation; Axial Skeleton; etc..." Horse Thorax "...Blood Supply; Description of Muscles; Organs of the Thoracic Cavity; etc... Horse Abdomen "...Blood Supply; Description of Muscles; Gastrointestinal Tract; etc..." Horse Pelvis "...Organs of the Reproductive Tract; Blood Supply; etc..." Horse Thoracic Limb "...Description of Muscles; Stay Apparatus; Skeleton; Distal limb (Shively Figures); Radiographs; etc... Horse Pelvic Limb "...Description of Muscles; Stay Apparatus; Skeleton; Radiographs; etc..." Horse Head "...Cranial Nerves; Dentition; Muscles; Larynx; Nasal Cavity; Sinuses; Skeleton/Skull; etc..." For more information see Anatomical; Gross Anatomy; Animal Biology; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Horse Vision THE VISUAL WORLD OF THE HORSE - Authors: B. Timney & B. Wright; Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario Multimedia The Visual World of the Horse Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "The Visual World of the Horse" Subject Categories include "...Anatomy of the Eye and Field of View; Focusing and Accommodation; Visual Acuity; Depth Perception; Colour Vision; Night Vision; etc..." For more information see Horses - Care and Handling Livestock or the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs Dental Anatomy of Horses & Estimating the Age of Horses by Examination of their Teeth DENTAL ANATOMY OF HORSES - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Horses Lessons (Text & Images). Dental Anatomy of Horses "...The molars and premolars of the horse are known as cheek teeth. The cheek teeth slowly erupt to compensate for the constant grinding which wears away 2-3mm per year. For this reason, horses have very long teeth that are refered to as hypsodont which means "high tooth."..." For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences AGING HORSES BY THEIR TEETH - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Aging Horses by Their Teeth Lessons (Text & Images). Aging Horses by Their Teeth "...For very young horses, eruption dates are useful, but in general, the place to start is examination of the occlusal surface of the lower incisors. Similar changes occur..." For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Horse Hoof & Leg Anatomy Lessons HOOF & LEG ANATOMY, CONFORMATION & FUNCTION - The Farrier and Hoofcare Resource Center, Anvil Magazine Multimedia Horse Hoof & Leg Anatomy Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Horse Hoof & Leg Anatomy" Subject Categories include "...Normal Hoof & Leg Cross-Section; Acute Founder Hoof Cross-Section; Hoof and Leg Conformation Diagrams and Cross-sections; etc..." For more information see The Farrier and Hoofcare Resource Center or the Anvil Magazine Equine Height & Weight ESTIMATE YOUR HORSE'S WEIGHT - Gaited Horses, Fairwind WebPages Horse Weight Calculator "...The weight of your horse is the basic guide to calculating balanced rations, the single most necessary factor for sound health and good peformance..." Horse Weight Calculator INPUT Values include: Girth "...circumference of the horse's body about 4" behind its front legs..." Length "...measured in a straight line from the point of shoulder to the buttocks..." For more information see Gaited Horses

Breeding, Reproduction, Pregnancy, Foaling, Yearlings Pregnancy Calculators FOR HORSE PREGNANCY CALCULATORS SEE THE CALCULATORS ONLINE CENTER: AGRICULTURE SECTION III: LIVESTOCK - HORSE Genetics: Horse Coat Color COAT COLOR CALCULATOR - Animal Genetics Inc. Coat Color Calculator "...will give you the possible offspring coat colors and their probabilities when given the parents coat color and pattern information..." For more information see Equine Testing or Animal Genetics Inc. Equine Theriogenology - Equine Reproduction EQUINE THERIOGENOLOGY - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Equine Theriogenology Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Theriogenology" Course Subject Categories include "...Reproductive Anatomy; The Equine Estrous Cycle; Equine Seasonal Cyclicity; Equine Pregnancy; Aberrations of the Equine Estrous Cycle; Controlling the Equine Estrous Cycle; Equine Breeding for Maximum Efficiency; Equine Infertility; Equine Abortion; Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Mare; etc..." For more information see Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine THE VISUAL GUIDE TO EQUINE REPRODUCTION - The Drost Project, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida Multimedia Equine Reproduction Lecture, Guide, Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Reproduction" Subject Categories include Female Reproductive System; Placenta; Obstetrics; Reproductive Management; Postpartum Care; Pregnancey; Accidents of Gestation; Abortion; Reproductive Technology; etc..." For more information see the Drost Project Visual Guide to Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology); The Drost Project or the College of Veterinary Medicine Stallion Semen Collection STALLION SEMEN COLLECTION (QUICKTIME) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Stallion Semen Collecion Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources SEMEN COLLECTION FROM STALLIONS - Author: M. Rouge, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Semen Collection from Stallions Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Semen Collection from Stallions "...Semen is collected from stallions as part of breeding soundness exams, as well as for artificial insemination. Semen collected for insemination can be used fresh, cooled and shipped to another location, or stored frozen for use in the future..." For more information see Collection and Evaluation of Semen; Pathophysiology of the Reproductive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences EQUINE BEHAVIOR: TIPS, TRICKS & SUPPLIES - S.M. McDonnel, Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Behavior Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see the Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab Examples of "Equine Behavior" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Stallion Handling for Dummies: Key Features of a Breeding Dummy Mount Stallion Handling for Dummies: Key Features of a Breeding Dummy Mount Subject Categories include "...Starting a Stallion on a Dummy Mount; Training; Training Tips; Some Common Pitfalls; Hofmann Center Dummy Mount; etc..." Protocol for Pharmacologically-Induced Ejaculation in the Stallion using Imipramine and Xylazine Using Hot Compresses to Aid Semen Collection Using Hot Compresses to Aid Semen Collection "...this simple procedure provides additional stimulation similar to the natural heat and pressure of the vulva of the mare during natural cover..." Equine Semen Dilution Calculators EQUINE SEMEN EXTENDING CALCULATOR - Equine-Reproduction.com Equine Semen Extending Calculator INPUT Values include Ejaculate Details "...Collection Date & Time; Volume; Sperm Concentration; Sperm Progressive Motility..." Shipping Parameters "...Number of Insemination Doses in each Shipment; Targeted Number of Sperm in each Dose; Final Desired Extended Concentration; Semen Extender Used; Antibiotic Used in the Extender; etc..." For more information see Equine-Reproduction.com Mare Artificial Insemination with Video/Movies & Audio/Sound MARE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (QUICKTIME) - R. Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Mare Artivicial Insemination Video (Text, Images, Video/Movies & Audio/Sound). Mare Artivicial Insemination Video Located about 2/3 down the Page. For more information see Reproduction in Farm Animals; Division of Animal Sciences or the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Normal Foaling, Abnormal Foaling, Difficult Birth Lectures, Lessons & Publications EQUINE OBSTETRICS: FOALING - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Obstetrics: Foaling Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Obstetrics: Foaling" Labor Stages Lessons include Stage 1 Labor "...Usually lasts between 30 minutes to 4 hours..." "...associated with uterine contractions and relaxation of the cervix..." Stage 2 Labor "...the fetus passes through the birth canal and is born, usually occurring within 20-30 minutes of the release of allantoic fluid..." Stage 3 Labor "...includes the expulsion of fetal membranes from the mare and uterine involution..." "...The placenta can be tied just above the hocks so that expulsion is expediated as well as to inhibit the mare from stepping on them..." For more information see Equine; Field Service; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine NORMAL FOALING: EUTOCIA (NORMAL BIRTH) & ABNORMAL FOALING: DYSTOCIA (DIFFICULT BIRTH) - Shenandoah Miniature, Training and Foaling Center Multimedia Normal Foaling, Abnormal Foaling, Difficult Birth Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see the Shenandoah Miniature Training and Foaling Center

Horse Clinical Examination - Physical Examination of a Horse & Reproductive Clinical Examination of a Mare & Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination Clincal Examination of a Horse - Equine Clincal Examination EQUINE PHYSICAL EXAM - Section of Field Service, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Physical Exam - Horse Physical Exam (Text & Images). "...The physical examination of the horse may be either generalized or focused..." The general physical examination is "...an examination that will be performed when it is necessary to evaluate all organ systems with the intention of detecting additional abnormalities that may potentially be remote from the primary problem..." The focused physical examination is "...a physical examination in which an effort is made to detect all the possible abnormalities that may be associated with a certain organ system or that may be related to the differential diagnoses for a presenting complaint..." Equine Physical Exam includes: "...Equine General Exam (Horse General Exam); Equine Gastrointestinal Exam (Horse Gastrointestinal Exam); Equine Ophthalmology Exam (Horse Ophthalmology Exam); Equine Neurologic Exam (Horse Neurologic Exam); Equine Respiratory Exam (Horse Respiratoryl Exam); Equine Cardiovascular Exam (Horse Cardiovascular Exam); Equine Integument Exam (Horse Integument Exam)..." For more information see Equine; Field Service; CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine PHYSICAL EXAM: HORSE, CATTLE, GOAT, SHEEP, SWINE - School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, Tuskegee University Physical Exam for Cattle, Goat, Horse, Sheep & Swine includes: Description of the Patient; History; General Inspection; Normal Respiratory Rates for "...Cattle (adult); Cattle (yearling); Sheep and Goats; Swine..." Normal Temperature Ranges for "...Horse; Foal; Cattle under 1 Year; Cattle over 1 Year; Sheep; Goat; Piglet; Adule Pig..." Normal Pulse Rate for "...Horse; Neonatal Foals; Foals 1 Month Old; Foals 6 Months to 1 Year; Young Calf; Cattle; Sheep & Goat; Young Pig; Adult Pig..." For more information see Introduction to Clinical Medicine; School of Veterinary Medicine Electronic Syllabi; Biomedical Research & Graduate Studies Resources; School of Veterinary Medicine or the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Cardiovascular Clincal Examination of a Horse - Equine Cardiovascular Clincal Examination EQUINE CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSICAL EXAM (QUICKTIME) - V. Reef, et.al, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Cardiovascular Physical Exam - Horse Cardiovascular Physical Exam (Text & Images). Equine Cardiovascular Physical Exam includes Equine Measurements "...Equine Normal Left Ventricular Measurements; Equine Normal Left Atrial Measurements; Equine Normal Right Ventricular Measurements..." Equine Normal Valves Equine Normal Mitral Valve; Equine Normal Tricuspid Valve; Equine Normal Aortic Valve; Equine Normal Pulmonic Valve..." Diagnostics "...Equine Temperature; Equine Pulse Rate & Rhythm; Equine Respiratory Rate & Effort; Perfusion; Palpate; Cardiac Auscultation; Auscult Lungs..." For more information see Equine Normals, Bovine Normals & LLama Normals; Large Animal Cardiology: Equine Normals, Bovine Normals & LLama Normals; Computer Aided Learning or the School of Veterinary Medicine Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Mare REPRODUCTIVE CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE MARE - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Mare Clinical Examination: Reproductive Clinical Examination of the Mare (Text & Images). Reproductive Clincal Exam of the Mare Subject Catgories include "...History; Physical Exam; Rectal Palpation; Ultrasound Exam; Equine Reproductive Ultrasonography Overview Ovaries; Ovulation; Corpus luteum; Uterus; Uterine Pathology; etc. Assisted Reproduction Techniques; Vaginoscopic Exam; etc..." For more information see Equine Theriogenology; Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Pregnancy Examination of the Mare PREGNANCY EXAMINATION OF THE MARE - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Pregnancy Examination of the Mare (Text & Images). Pregnancy Examination of the Mare Subject Catgories include "...Physiology of Pregnancy; Pregnancy Diagnosis; Methods of diagnosis Palpation per rectum; Ultrasound & Fetal sexing Indirect pregnancy tests; Problems of Pregnancy; etc..." For more information see Equine Theriogenology; Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination STALLION BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAMINATION - B.E. Eilts, Department of Comparative Biological Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Multimedia Stallion Clinical Examination: Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Stallion Breeding Soundness Examination Subject Categories include "...History; Diseases; Identification; General Physical Exam; Semen Collection; Semen Analysis; Genital Exam; Preparation and Shipment of Fresh, Cooled Seman; etc..." For more information see Male Theriogenology; Theriogenology (VMED 5361); Comparative Theriogenology; Bruce E. Eilts Home Page; Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Horse Body Condition Scoring (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Brood Mares Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORES IN HORSES (BROOD MARES) - Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State Research and Extension, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University Multimedia Brood Mares Body Condition Score (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) (Text & Images). Brood Mares Body Condition Score (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) "...In terms of brood mares, a minimum body condition score (BCS) of 5 is recommended for dry mares entering the breeding season, and BCS=s ranging from 6.5 to 7.5 are recommended for mares that are entering lactation (foaling)..." Characteristics of Individual Condition Scores includes Condition: 1 thru 9 (Poor, Very Thin, Thin, Moderately Thin, Moderate, Moderately Fleshy, Fat, Extremely Fat) for "...Neck; Withers; Loin; Tailhead; Ribs; Shoulder..." For more information see Crops & Livestock; Kansas State Research and Extension; Department of Animal Sciences and Industry or the College of Agriculture All Horses Body Condition Scoring CONDITION SCORING FOR YOUR HORSE - C.H. Wood, Department of Animal & Food Sciences, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Kentucky Multimedia Condition Scoring for Your Horse (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). Condition Scoring for Your Horse (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide "...measures the balance between intake and expenditure of energy. Body condition can be affected by a variety of factors such as: food availability, reproductive activities, weather, performance or work activities, parasites, dental problems, and feeding practices. The actual body condition of a horse can also affect its reproductive capability, performance ability, work function..." Characteristics of Individual Condition Scores includes Condition: 1 thru 9 (Poor, Very Thin, Thin, Moderately Thin, Moderate, Moderately Fleshy, Fat, Extremely Fat) for "...Neck; Withers; Loin; Tailhead; Ribs; Shoulder..." For more information see the Department of Animal & Food Sciences BODY CONDITION SCORING OF HORSES - Authors: B. Wright, G. Rietveld & P. Lawlis, and Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, Government of Ontario Multimedia Body Condition Scoring of Horses (Text & Images). Examples of "Body Condition Scoring of Horses" Subject Categories include "...Diagram of Areas Emphasized in Condition Score; Lumbar Vertebra-Anterior View Indicating Profile Lines for Each Body Condition Score; Body Condition Scoring; Descriptions of Anatomical Differences Between Body Condition Scores; Herd Evaluation With Body Condition Scoring; etc..." For more information see Horses - Care and Handling; Livestock or the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs BODY CONDITION SCORING FOR YOUR HORSE (HTML VERSION) - Developed by Craig H. Wood, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Kentucky. Adapted and reprinted with permission & Hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Multimedia Body Condition Scoring for Your Horse (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide (Text & Images). Body Condition Scoring for Your Horse (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide "...The system developed by Dr. Henneke assigns a numerical value to fat deposition as it occurs in various places on the horse's body. The system works by assessing fat both visually and by palpation (examination by touch), in each of six areas..." For more information see Equine Publications; Publications or the Utah State University Extension BODY CONDITION SCORING: A MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR EVALUATING ALL HORSES - P.A. Evans, Extension Equine Specialist, Utah State University Extension, Utah State University Multimedia Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool for Evaluating All Horse (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide - PDF, 4 Pages (Text & Images). For more information see Equine Publications; Publications or the Utah State University Extension HORSE BODY CONDITION SCORE - A. McKelvey & K. Husby, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University Multimedia Horse Body Condition Score (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) - PPT, 26 Pages (Text & Images). Horse Body Condition Score (Henneke Body Condition Scoring System) Guide include 1-9 Scoring; Optimum Body Condition Sore "...Broodmare 5-7; Breeding Stallion 5-6; Performance Horse 4-6..." For more information see the AnS 216 or the Department of Animal Science Horse Confirmation Analysis HORSE CONFIRMATION ANALYSIS - L.A. Lawrence (former Extension Equine Specialist, Washington State University Extension, Washington State University Multimedia Horse Confirmation Analysis, PDF, 12 Pages (Text & Images). "...Conformation analysis is the systematic comparison of one horse to another, and all horses to an ideal type for the breed or athletic purpose. One conformation analysis system is known as BSMQTT: balance, structure, muscling, quality, type, and travel..." For more information see Publications CONFIRMATION OF HORSE - Instructional Materials Service, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, & Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Multimedia Horse Confirmation Analysis, PDF, 12 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "Confirmation of Horse" Subject Categories include General Appearance or Quality "...Head - Conformation of the Head; Neck - Types of Necks..." Balance "...Shoulder; Back; Hip..." Structural Correctness and Travel; Structural Conformation Defects and Resulting Travel "...Bench Kneed - Offset Knees; Base Wide; Base Narrow; Toes Out; Buck Knees, Calf-Kneed; etc..." For more information see the Instructional Materials Service HORSE CONFORMATION: FORM TO FUNCTION - Wayne Loch, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Horse Conformation: Form to Function (Text & Images). Horse Conformation: Form to Function "...When evaluating the conformation of a horse, you should consider the following areas: balance, muscle, structural correctness, and breed and sex characteristics..." For more information see Horses; Animal Publications; Agriculture Publications or the MU Extension

Equine Clinical Medicine & Equine Surgery FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR HISTOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY, ENTOMOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: VETERINARY SCIENCE BY SUBJECT Equine Reference Intervals, Rectal Temperature, Respiratory Rate, etc. HORSE RECTAL TEMPERATURE, RESPIRATORY RATES, HEART RATES, URINE VOLUME, HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE RANGES & SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES - Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., in cooperation with Merial Ltd. Multimedia Reference Guides (Text & Images). Horse Reference Guides include "...Rectal Temperatures for Horse (Mare & Stallion); Heart Rates for Horse; Resting Respiratory Rates for Horse; Urine Volume and Specific Gravity for Horse; Hematologic Reference Ranges for Horse; Serum Biochemical Reference Ranges for Horse..." For more information see Merck Veterinary Manual CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (EQUINE - HORSE) - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (EQUINE - HORSE) - Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...WBC; RBC; Hb; MCV; MCH; Platelets; etc..." Serum Chemistries Reference Intervals include: "...Na; K; Anion Gap; Ga; Mg; BUN; Glucose; etc..." Bile Acids Reference Intervals; Blood Gas Analysis (arterial) Reference Intervals; Coagulation Reference Intervals; Cortisol Reference Intervals. For more information see Testing & Fees; Clinical Pathology; Diagnostic Services or the Department of Veterinary Pathology BIOCHEMISTRY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (EQUINE - HORSE) - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Biochemisty Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Albumin; Amylase; ALT (SGPT); b-Hbutyrate; B.Acids; BUN; Calcium; Chloride; Cholesterol; CK; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Protein; Sodium; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine HEMATOLOGY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (EQUINE - HORSE) - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Hematology Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Llama, Alpaca, Canine, Feline & Porcine include: "...Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; RBC; Reticulocyte Count; MCV; MCH; MCHC; Platelet Count; WBC; Segmented; Bands; Lymphs; Moncoytes; Eosinophils; etc..." For more information see the Clinical Pathology; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or the College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Clinical Medicine Courses, Lectures, etc. EQUINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY - School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University Multimedia Equine Medicine and Surgery Lectures & Videos (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Equine Medicine and Surgery" Lectures include "...Rectal Dz and Body Wall Defects; Respiratory Exam; Viral Respiratory Dz; Respiratory; Paranasal Sinuses; Laryngeal Diseases; GI pathophysiology (colic); SI diseases; Treatment of Colic; Conformation; Lameness; Foot Conditions; Diseases of Pastern and Coffin Bones; Fetlock Arthropathy; Diseases of Tendons; Metacarpal Disease; Flexural Limb Deformities in Foals; Carpal Injuries; Metabolic Lameness; etc..." For more information see Veterinary Courses or the School of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE SEMINAR SERIES - Equine Hospital, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University Multimedia Equine Seminar Series Lectures, Videos, etc. (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples From over "15" "Equine Seminar Series" Lectures, Video Lectures, etc. include "...How to Build a Training Program For a Young(er) Horse; Respiratory Disease in the Horse; Strangles (Equine Distemper); Foaling and Neonatal Equine Care; Tendon and Ligament Injuries; Equine Cushing's Disease; Equine Neonates - What Goes Wrong; etc..." For more information see Equine Hospital; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Emergency & Critical Care Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports EQUINE EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE - Merck Veterinary Manual Multimedia Equine Emergency & Critical Care Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Emergency & Critical Care" Lessons & Technical Reports include "...Useful Formulas in Fluid Therapy; Equine Emergency Procedures in the Respiratory Tract; Mare Reproduction Emergencies; Evaluation of Colic in Foals; etc..." For more information see Tables or the Merck Veterinary Manual Equine Genetics, Immunology, Medicine, Epidemiology, etc. CENTER FOR EQUINE HEALTH: THE HORSE REPORT, THE RESEARCH REPORT & THE RESEARCH PREVIEW - Center for Equine Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis Multimedia Equine Health Care Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Health Care" Subject Categories include "...Equine Genetics; Equine Immunology; Equine Medicine, Equine Epidemiology; Equine Orthopedics; Equine Performance; Equine Reproduction; Equine Surgery & Anesthesia; etc..." For more information see School of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE CLINICAL MEDICINE - Equine Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee Multimedia Equine Clinical Medicine Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examplesof "Equine Clinical Medicine" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Equine Lacerations and Penetrating Wounds; Equine Stomach and Colonic Ulcers: A pain in the Gut!!; Problems of the Neonatal Foal; Equine Emergency Medicine; Problems of the Esophagus; Equine Diseases of the Stomach; etc..." For more information see Equine Medicine; Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE CUSHING'S DISEASE: CURRENT OPTIONS IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CUSHING'S DISEASE IN HORSES (FLASH) - H. Scott, College of Veterinary Medicines Multimedia Equine Cushing's Disease: Current Options in Diagnosis and Treatement of Cushing's Disease in Horses (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). For more information see Equine Seminar Series; Equine Hospital; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicines EQUINE NEONATES: WHAT GOES WRONG (FLASH) - H. Scott, College of Veterinary Medicines Multimedia Equine Neonates: What Goes Wrong (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). For more information see Equine Seminar Series; Equine Hospital; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicines

Equine Lameness with Text, Images & Videos/Movies EQUINE LAMENESS DIAGNOSIS - E. Parente, M. Gober, R. Mazin & M. Hobday, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Lameness Diagnosis Guide (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Equine Lameness Diagnosis "...This program is designed to help a student think through the steps necessary to diagnose lameness in the equine..." For more information see CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Distal Limb EQUINE DISTAL CROSS-SECTIONAL ANATOMY AND IMAGING - A. McKnight, Department of Clinical Studies, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Distal Cross-sectional Anatomy & Imaging Lessons (Text & Images). Equine Distal Cross-sectional Anatomy & Imaging "...The goal of this website is to help students learn the cross-sectional anatomy of the distal thoracic limb of the horse and to introduce cross-sectional imaging modalities including ultrasound, CT, and MRI...." For more information see Anatomy of the Equine Distal Limb; Computer Aided Learning (CAL) or the School of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE DISTAL LIMB - MRI - Section of Sports Medicine and Imaging, Department of Clinical Studies, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Distal Limb - MRI (Text & Images). Equine Distal Limb Anatomy - MRI "...will take the user through six sections of the horse limb, starting with the carpus and traveling distally. Each section shows the cross-sectional anatomy of that region in three orthoganol planes..." Exampleof "Equine Distal Limb Pathology" Cases include Navicular Disease Cases; Tendon Adhesion Cases; Suspensory Desmitis Cases; etc..." For more information see Equine Distal Limb MRI; Computer Aided Learning (CAL) or the School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Joint Diseases Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports JOINT DISEASES - American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Multimedia Equine Joint Diseases Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Joint Diseases" Subject Categories include "...Joint Structure; Joint Inflammation; Cartilage Degradation; etc..." For more information see Your Horse's Health Equine Intra-Articular Joint Injections INTRA-ARTICULAR JOINT INJECTIONS IN HORSES (QUICKTIME) - Author: Pharmacia Animal Health, Pfizer Inc., & Hosted by the Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Intra-Articular Joint Injections In Horses Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Intra-Articular Joint Injections In Horses" Videos include "...General information about Intra-Articular Joint Injections Video; Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Carpus (Carpal Joints) Video; Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Fetlock Joint Video; Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Coffin Joint Video; Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Stifle Video Femoropatellar Joint; Medial Femorotibial Joint; Lateral Femorotibial Joint. Intra-Articular Joint Injections of the Hock Video Tibiotarsal Joint; Distal Intertarsal Joint; Proximal Intetarsal Joint; Tarsometatarsal Joint. For more information see Anatomy of the Equine Distal Limb; Computer Aided Learning (CAL) or the School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Nuclear Medicine Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Cases EQUINE NUCLEAR MEDICINE - E. Parente, M. Gober, R. Mazin & M. Hobday, Section of Radiology, Department of Clinical Studies, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Nuclear Medicine Lessons & Equine Bone Scan Cases (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Nuclear Medicine" Lessons include Indications; Artifacts "...Contamination; Bladder; Atrophy; Poor Bone Uptake; Extravasation; Soft Tissue; etc..." Normal Images; Abnormalities Found in Bone Scan Imaging "...Abscess; Enostosis; Avascular necrosis; Femoralpatellar joint; Pedal osteitis; Pelvis fractures; etc..." For more information see CAL Program or the School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Ophthalmology Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Cases EQUINE OPHTHALMOLOGY - Author: sGlenn A. Severin, American Associatioin of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Symposium, and hosted by the International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) Multimedia Equine Ophthalmology Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Ophthalmology" Subject Categories include "...Topical Medication; Subconjunctival Injection; Intraocular Injection; Antifungals; Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; Glaucoma; Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca; Orbital Prosthesis; Techniques; Intraocular Implant; Equine Recurrent Uveitis: Etiology, Signs, and Management; etc..." For more information see International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) EQUINE KERATOMYCOSIS: DIAGNOSTIC CYTOLOGY AND THERAPY - E.M. Lennington, M.J. Chandler & K.S. Latimer, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery & the Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Equine Keratomycosis: Diagnostic Cytology and Therapy (Text & Images). Equine Keratomycosis: Diagnostic Cytology and Therapy "...Keratomycosis is a serious disease in the horse that may be challenging to diagnose and treat successfully. The normal corneal defense mechanisms consist of tear lysozymes, secretory immunoglobulins, leukocytes, and the normal socular flora. The normal flora usually coexists..." For more information see the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery; Clinical Pathology Clerkship Program: Cases; Department of Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Orthopaedics Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Cases EQUINE ORTHOPEDICS: LAMS 5375 (FLASH) - E. Mueller, Department of Large Anaimal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Equine Orthopedics Course (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Examples of "Equine Orthopedic" Lectures include "...Lameness Lecture; Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD) Lecture; Tendon Lecture; Ultrasonography of the Equine Distal Limb Lecture; Intra-articular Fractures: Chips and Slabs Lecture; Osteochodrosis in Horses Lecture; Fractures of the Equine Distal Limb Lecture; etc..." For more information see Eric Mueller's Home Page; Large Animal Medicine-Teaching; Department of Large Anaimal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE ORTHOPAEDICS TOPICS - Orthopedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Equine Orthopaedics Lessons & Cases (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Orthopaedics" Lessons include "...Preventing Lameness in the Horse with Early Diagnosis; Anatomy and Physiology of Joints; Traumatic Joint Disease; Developmental Orthopaedic Disease; etc..." For more information see the Orthopedic Research Center; Department of Clinical Sciences; Academic Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Equine Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports EQUINE RESPIRATORY DISEASES - N.E. Robinson, F.J. Derksen, S.J. Holcombe, The Equine Pulmonary Lab, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University Multimedia Equine Respiratory Diseases Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Respiratory Diseases" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Heaves, Broken Wind) "...Introduction; Etiology of COPD; Pathogenesis of COPD; Inflammation; Mucus; Bronchoconstriction; Cough; Diagnosis; Endoscopy; Treatment of COPD; Environmental Management; etc..." Left Recurrent Laryngeal Hemiplegia (Roaring) "...Introduction; The Larynx: Anatomy and Function; Pathogenesis of Left Recurrent Laryngeal Hemiplegia; Diagnosis of Left Recurrent Laryngeal Hemiplegia; etc..." Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) Introduction; Causes of EIPH; Diagnosis; etc..." For more information see Equine Pulmonary Laboratory; Research Programs; Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicines EQUINE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACK - E. Parente, M. Gober, R. Mazin & M. Hobday, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Respiratory Lessons & Cases (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Upper Respiratory Track" Subject Categories include "...Normal URT Anatomy; Normal Restin & Dynamic Exercising Exam; Laryngeal Hemiplegia; Upper Respiratory Tract Cases; etc..." For more information see Computer Aided Learning or the School of Veterinary Medicine SMALL AIRWAY INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (SAID) - Equine Sports Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University Multimedia Small Airway Inflammatory Disease Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Small Airway Inflammatory Disease (SAID) Subject Categories include "...Signs; Terminology; Causes; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Technique; Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Cytology; Treatments..." For more information see Pulmonology; Equine Sports Medicine; Departments or the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine LUNG FUNCTION TESTS: THE CLASSICAL APPROACH - A. Hoffman, Equine Sports Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University Multimedia Clinical Lung Function Testing in Horses (Text & Images). For more information see Small Airway Inflammatory Diseases; Pulmonology; Equine Sports Medicine; Departments or the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL LUNG FUNCTION TESTING IN HORSES - A. Hoffman, Equine Sports Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University Multimedia Clinical Lung Function Testing in Horsess (Text & Images). For more information see Small Airway Inflammatory Diseases; Pulmonology; Equine Sports Medicine; Departments or the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Equine Radiology Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Cases EQUINE ANATOMY RADIOLOGY & SMALL & LARGE ANIMAL RADIOLOGY CASES OF THE MONTH - D.S. Biller, Radiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University Multimedia Equine Anatomy Radiology & Veterinary Radiology Cases (Text & Images). Includes over "20" Equine Anatomy Radiology & Small & Large Animal Radiology Cases of the Month. For more information see Equine Specialty Services; Small Animal Hospital; Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE RADIOLOGY - Section of Radiology, Department of Clinical Studies, Computer Aided Learning (CAL), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Multimedia Equine Radiology Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Equine Radiology" Subject Categories include Index of Abnormalities "...Bone Spavin (Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hock); Collateral Cartilages; First Phalanx; Hoof Wall; Interphalangeal Joints; Navicular Disease; Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD); Sesamoid Bones; etc..." Radiography and the Purchase Exam in Performance and Sport Horses; etc. For more information see Computer Aided Learning or the School of Veterinary Medicine LARGE ANIMAL RADIOLOGY: EQUINE - Section of Radiology, Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School Multimedia Large Animal Radiology Courses, Lessons & Cases (Text & Images). For more information see CAL - Radiology; Computer Aided Learning (CAL) or the School of Veterinary Medicine Examples of "Large Animal Radiology" Courses include Radiology and the Purchase Exam in Performance and Sport Horses Examples of "Radiology and the Purchase Exam in Performance and Sport Horses" Subject Categories include "...Sidebone; Laminitis (Founder); Fractures of the Third Phalanx; Osseous Cyst-Like Lesions in the Third Phalanx; Navicular Bone; etc..." Index of Abnormalities Examples of "Index of Abnormalities" Subject Categories include "...Foreign Bodies; Hoof Wall; Interphalangeal Joints; Hock; Navicular Bone; Ringbone; etc..." Equine Surgery with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Videos EQUINE HOSPITAL VIDEOS - Equine Hospital, Cornell University Hospital for Animals, Cornell University Hospital for Animals, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Examples of "Equine Surgery Videos" include "...Complete Performance Evaulation Video; Arthroscopic Surgery Video; Ovariohysterectomy Video; Infected Umbilicus Video; etc..." For more information see the Cornell University Hospital for Animals; Cornell University Hospital for Animals or the College of Veterinary Medicine EQUINE CASTRATION (QUICKTIME) - E. Mueller, Department of Large Anaimal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Multimedia Equine Castration Surgical Procedures & Techniques (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Examples of "Equine Castration Surgical Procedures & Techniques" Subject Categories include "...Physical Exam; Standing or Recumbent; Instruments; Anesthetic Drugs; Anesthetic Dosages; Anesthetic Administration; Surgical Prep; Surgery; etc..." For more information see Eric Mueller's Home Page; Large Animal Medicine-Teaching; Department of Large Anaimal Medicine; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Vaccinations & Injection Techniques AAEP GUIDELINES FOR VACCINATION FOR HORSES (PDF) - American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Multimedia Horse Vaccination Guidelines (Text & Images). Horse Vaccination Guidelines for "...Foals; Weanlings; Yearlings; Performance Horses; Pleasure Horses; Broodmares..." Disease/Vaccines include "...West Nile Virus; Tetanus toxoid; Encephalomyelitis; Influenza; Rhinopneumonitis; Strangles; Rabies; etc..." For more information see the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) HORSE VACCINATION SCHEDULE - W.D. Wilson, Center for Equine Health, Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine; University of California, Davis Multimedia Horse Vaccination Schedule - Equine Vaccination Schedule (Text & Images). Horse Vaccination Guidelines for Adult Horses; Yearlings; Weanlings; Foals. Disease/Vaccines include "...Tetanus toxoid; Encephalomyelitis; West Nile Virus; Influenza; Rhinopneumonitis; Strangles; Rabies; Rotavirus A; Equine Herpesvirus-1; etc..." For more information see Center for Equine Health; Department of Medicine and Epidemiology or the School of Veterinary Medicine

Care & Handling of Horses, Donkeys & Mules Horse Care & Handling Courses with Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound HORSES - eXtension, North Dakota Extension Service, University of North Dakota Multimedia Horse Courses, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). eXtension "...is an educational partnership of more than 70 Universities..." Examples of "eXtension Horse" Subject Categories include "...Horse Diseases; Ethics; Horse Exercise and Performance; Horse Facilities; Horse Feeding Management; Horse Feeds; Horse Health; Horse Management; Horse Nutrition; Horse Training and Behavior; etc..." For more information see eXtension or the North Dakota Extension Service Some examples of "Horse Videos" from "eXtension Horse" include Ground Handling Horses Safely - Produced by the University of Kentucky Ground Handling Horses Safely Videos include "...Flight Zone and Defense Video; Approaching a Horse Safely Video; Proper Attire and Benefits of Safe Ground Handling Video; etc..." Young Horse Management Series - Produced by the University of Kentucky Young Horse Management Series Videos include "...Haltering and Leading Video; Use of the War Bridle Video; Basic Ground Work, Leading, and Stopping Video; Turning, Pivoting, and Squaring a Horse Video; Longing, Saddling and Ground Driving the Young Horse Video; Bridling the Young Horse Video; etc..." Grooming For Success - Produced by the University of Kentucky Grooming For Success Videos include "...Grooming Your Horse Video; Bathing Your Horse Video; Mane & Tail Care Video; Clipping Your Horse Video..." First Aid for Your Horse FIRST AID FOR YOUR HORSE - Equine Hospital, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University Multimedia First Aid for Your Horse - PDF, 60 Pages (Text & Images). Examples of "First Aid for Your Horse" Subject Categories include "...Preventing Injuries; Tendon and Ligament Injuries; Typical High Tensile Wire Injury; Barabed Wire Injuries; Stall Door Injuries; Barn Siding Injuries; Tetanus: Clostridium tetani; First Aid Kit; Triage Skills; Application of a Pressure Bandage; Listening to Your Horse - Stethosope; Head Trauma; Splints and the Kimzey; Physical Examiation; Antibiotics; Wound Repair; etc..." For more information see First Aid for Your Horse Home Page; Equine Seminar Series; Equine Hospital; Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine Horse Care & Handling Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports HORSES - MU Extension, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Care & Handling of Horses & Mules Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images). For more information see Animal Publications; Agriculture Publications or the MU Extension Examples from over "40" "Care & Handling of Horses, Donkeys & Mules" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include Feeding Horses Examples of "Feeding Horses" Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Determining correct nutrient levels; Roughage for horses; Concentrates for horses; Ration number 1: Foal creep ration; Ration number 2: Weaning horse ration; Ration number 3: Yearling, 2-year-old, late pregnancy and lactating mare ration; Daily nutrient needs Mature ho