Flooded hay needs to be salvaged fast because it can mold or catch on fire.

Calves are getting a parasitic infection that they can pass on to humans.

Think about getting livestock vaccinated for anthrax soon.

Snowstorms and flooding can cause long-term problems for livestock.

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

Fertilizer is good for plants, but not good for cattle.

Vaccination has prevented diseases and death in millions of pets.

People need to start watching for blue-green algae on pond and lakes now.

Producers will have a chance Aug. 25 to learn about the Livestock Indemnity Program, which will reimburse them for weather-related livestock losses.

NDSU’s veterinarian and state animal health officials urge livestock producers to get their animals vaccinated for anthrax.