January 2006 Archives

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Jan. 10, 2006
Early Detection of Fire Damage Can Minimize Cattle Losses Due to Fire
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, (806) 677-5608,skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu
Contact: Dr. Floron Faries, (979) 845-4353,ffaries@cvn.tamu.edu
Dr. Ted McCollum, (806) 677-5600,tmccollu@ag.tamu.edu
Dr. Ron Gill, (254) 968-4144,r-gill@tamu.edu

COLLEGE STATION – Analyzing injuries to cattle following a wildfire is important to minimize losses, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

"It might look like they've made it and there was no visible physical damage," said Dr. Floron "Buddy" Faries, Extension program leader for veterinary medicine. "However, it's important to have them looked at by a veterinarian as soon as possible because there could be secondary problems that lead to infections and further problems."

Since it is obvious that we are currently in a drought situation many producers are unaware of illnesses that can be brought on due to malnutrition.