Vaccines can reduce the risk of buildup and spread of environmental pathogens to calves.

Prevention is the key to protecting ewes against abortion-causing diseases.

NDSU's Extension veterinarian urges people to protect themselves and their animals against rabies.

Testing bulls for breeding soundness now could reduce the number of open cows later.

The virus affects horses, mules and donkeys.

Producers need to understand the potential risks of nitrate toxicity.

Some forages may contain levels of nitrate that are toxic to livestock.

Salts, minerals and bacteria may have compromised the quality of water in ponds and dugouts.

Some forage may be low in nutritional value and high in nitrate.