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A Man Named Rock

http://www.angelfire.com/sc3/prentice/

Short biography of John Rockefeller Prentice, a pioneer of artificial insemination in farm animals as a means of improving the genetic pool.

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Animal Health Publications

http://www.ahp-vet.com/

A series of animal health manuals written by veterinarians for dairy producers, cattle ranchers and horse owners.

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Animal Science Program at SWFREC

http://www.imok.ufl.edu/animal_sci/

We conduct research and disseminate information through Extension programs to assist Florida's livestock industry to achieve efficient production.

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Biosecurity: Protecting Your Health and the Health of Your Animals

http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=711

Provides information for exhibitors at shows and fairs on what measures they need to take to prevent the spread of disease among animals and people.

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Canadian Animal Health Coalition

http://www.animalhealth.ca

Canadian livestock health and biosecurity information, newsletter subscription.

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FarmDoc

http://www.farmdoc.uiuc.edu/

Includes farm related information such as finance, management, and farm decision making under risk through education and research.

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Fundamentals of Livestock Entomology

http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_entm/medical_veterinary/liveent.htm

Common insect and mite pests of livestock and pets in Kansas sorted according to type of animal affected.

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Guarding Against Contagious Livestock Diseases from Farm Visitors

http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=705

Article outlining how how certain activities increase the chances that livestock will be exposed to contagious diseases and advises on biosecurity.

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Guidelines for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Food Animals

http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=427

This article explains why antibiotics are used in animal health and the reasons for concern on their misuse. It also gives guidelines, drawn up by American Veterinary Medical Association, on using them appropriately.

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IACUC Learning Module - Physiological Data

http://www.iacuc.arizona.edu/training/sheep/phys.html

Normal physiological signs and symptoms. Including blood count for horses, cows, pigs and sheep.

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Indiana Board of Animal Health

http://www.in.gov/boah/

This is the web site for the state Board of Animal Health.

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Institute for Animal Health

http://www.iah.bbsrc.ac.uk/

International research centre working to improve the health of farm animals worldwide. Located in the United Kingdom.

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National Animal Health Emergency Management System (NAHEMS)

http://www.land-care.org.uk/fmd/curr_topic/nahems/nahems.htm

A joint state-federal-industry effort to improve the United States' ability to deal successfully with animal health emergencies, ranging from flood and drought to introductions of deadly foreign animal diseases. Also looks at bioterrorism, emerging diseases, and diseases that pose a threat to production and international trade. Part of USAHA. US.

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Net Vet

http://netvet.wustl.edu/smrum.htm

Covering a variety of health and management issues for small ruminants.

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North American Whitetail Protection Services

http://www.nawps.com

NAWPS is dedicated to protecting your Whitetail herd from infectious insects such as the Biting Midge. We provide information on deadly infections such as EHD and BT and how to prevent them.

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Plum Island Animal Disease Center, USDA

http://www.ars.usda.gov/plum/

US laboratory for foreign animal diseases. Mission, research, news, safety, environment and history. New York.

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Safe Use of Animal Medicines

http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=414

This article gives guidance on the risks to humans of animal medications and the need to exercise caution while working with them.

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Small Ruminant Publications and Links

http://www.ag.auburn.edu/dept/ads/sheep/

Auburn University Department of Animal Science's list of on-line resources regarding health, reproduction and management of small ruminants.

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Spotlight: New Animal Disease Threats

http://www.fao.org/Ag/magazine/0206sp1.htm

Article arguing that a global early warning system would help control the current upsurge in epizootic emergencies.

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U.S. State and Territory Animal Import Regulations

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs/

Features animal movement regulations for each US state and national animal import and export regulations for many countries.

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Understanding Vaccines

http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=437

This NebGuide explains the pros and cons of vaccination, the different types of vaccines used in animals and vaccine selection, and why vaccines sometimes fail to work.

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United States Animal Health Association

http://www.usaha.org/

Working to control livestock diseases in the United States. News, directory of member organizations, and links.

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