An algae bloom in Walsh County has tested positive for toxic cyanobacteria production.
Farm Safety tag
More farm equipment is on the road this time of year.
Salts, minerals and bacteria may have compromised the quality of water in ponds and dugouts.
Swine producers are recovering from the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus outbreak and expanding production.
As a result of the current favorable conditions, this year’s fall tillers have grown to an unprecedented 9 to 12 inches tall and have produced considerable herbage.
Kitchen fires are the most common cause of home fires.
Large feed supplies, low feed costs and a smaller swine supply should equal good news for hog producers.
Watch for unexplained deaths in livestock and wildlife.
Never enter a bin when unloading grain or breaking up a mass of grain.
Provide cattle with adequate feed and protection from winter weather extremes.
This spring’s rainy weather can lead to anthrax development.
Mud and melting snow creates a wet environment that can cause calf health problems.
If roads become impassable, have a shelter plan in place.
Ingesting 25 to 300 beetles is enough to kill an average-size adult horse.
Get livestock and pets vaccinated against rabies.
Watch out for green or blue-green scum in livestock water supplies, lakes and other recreational waterways.
Have a plan to address heat stress in cattle.
Most cases of anthrax in northern Great Plains livestock occur in July and August.
A first-aid kit is essential on the farm.
Maintain tire feeders regularly to keep cattle from swallowing wire.
Dry grain or keep it cool to prevent mold growth during winter storage.
Extreme weather conditions nationwide could lead to livestock health problems not normally seen in North Dakota.
Excessive moisture is the most common cause of hay fires.
Practice good biosecurity if your horses will come into contact with other horses.
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NDSU’s Equine Center will provide horses with emergency shelter from flooding.
Don’t wait for flooding to move livestock and hay.
Prevention is the best way to protect livestock from hypothermia and frostbite.
Some farmers and ranchers receive more time to develop a plan to clean up and mitigate oil product spills.
Farms and ranches may be required to have a plan to store, clean up and mitigate oil spills.
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