As we approach spring and warmer weather, insects are making themselves present in and out of our houses and barns. Please note the new links to the right of the page that may have some information on insects in all areas.
If you have any questions about an insect problem, let me know! Take a picture, or better yet, bring me one of the bugs you are dealing with so I can correctly identify!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Animal Health Advisory
Wisconsin Imposes TB-Testing Requirements on Indiana Cattle
(3 March 2011)
Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian has notified the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) that all cattle entering Wisconsin from Indiana must test negative for bovine tuberculosis (TB) within the 60 days prior to entry. This is a direct result of the recent discovery of bovine tuberculosis in Southeastern Indiana. These restrictions apply to all Indiana cattle, regardless of where they originate in the state.
Wisconsin does not have an age exemption for any cattle. The only exemptions are for cattle moving directly to slaughter or to one of Wisconsin’s approved feedlots. Veal calves younger than 30 days of age at import, imported solely for feeding prior to slaughter, may enter if they are accompanied by a permit and are confined the their original point of destination until slaughter.
Animals originating from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd may enter, if they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection that includes the herd certification number and the date of the herd’s last TB test.
Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian indicates the requirement shall remain in place until the index herd is depopulated and herds linked to the case by epidemiology test negative. BOAH’s investigation is still in the very early stages, and an expected date of completion is not yet known.
More information about Wisconsin’s livestock entry requirements, as well as the full text of the rule, is available online at:
http://datcp.wi.gov/Animals/Animal_Movement/index.aspx
(3 March 2011)
Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian has notified the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) that all cattle entering Wisconsin from Indiana must test negative for bovine tuberculosis (TB) within the 60 days prior to entry. This is a direct result of the recent discovery of bovine tuberculosis in Southeastern Indiana. These restrictions apply to all Indiana cattle, regardless of where they originate in the state.
Wisconsin does not have an age exemption for any cattle. The only exemptions are for cattle moving directly to slaughter or to one of Wisconsin’s approved feedlots. Veal calves younger than 30 days of age at import, imported solely for feeding prior to slaughter, may enter if they are accompanied by a permit and are confined the their original point of destination until slaughter.
Animals originating from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd may enter, if they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection that includes the herd certification number and the date of the herd’s last TB test.
Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian indicates the requirement shall remain in place until the index herd is depopulated and herds linked to the case by epidemiology test negative. BOAH’s investigation is still in the very early stages, and an expected date of completion is not yet known.
More information about Wisconsin’s livestock entry requirements, as well as the full text of the rule, is available online at:
http://datcp.wi.gov/Animals/Animal_Movement/index.aspx
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
March Calendar
We're in to the 3rd month of 2011!
Check out what's happening in extension!
Also, I've added other blogs to check out to the right side of the page under Blogs to Follow!
Click away!
Check out what's happening in extension!
Also, I've added other blogs to check out to the right side of the page under Blogs to Follow!
Click away!
Monday, February 28, 2011
More Webinars available from Extension.org
Along with tomorrow's webinar, there are several more available on the extension.org website.
Topics include GMO contaminations, Local food systems, and organic no-till.
Vist http://www.extension.org/article/25242
for more information.
For previously recorded sessions, please visit http://www.extension.org/article/24989
and http://www.extension.org/organic_production
Topics include GMO contaminations, Local food systems, and organic no-till.
Vist http://www.extension.org/article/25242
for more information.
For previously recorded sessions, please visit http://www.extension.org/article/24989
and http://www.extension.org/organic_production
Food Systems Webinar
There will be a webinar available on Tuesday, March 1st at 2:00 pm. The topic is: "North Carolina's Statewide Initiative for Building a Local Food Economy" by Dr. Nancy Creamer and Teisha Wymore, NCSU.
Please register at www.extension.org/article/31868
The Webinar will describe the Center for Environmental Farming Systems statewide Local Foods Initiative in North Carolina, and highlight some of the accomplishments, partnerships, and priorities for action. A key initiative, The 10% Campaign, will be described in detail.
Please register at www.extension.org/article/31868
The Webinar will describe the Center for Environmental Farming Systems statewide Local Foods Initiative in North Carolina, and highlight some of the accomplishments, partnerships, and priorities for action. A key initiative, The 10% Campaign, will be described in detail.
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