What to do about armadillos, squirrels, snakes and other creatures…

This week, Dana speaks with Dr. Dwayne Elmore about controlling nuisance wildlife. This is a fun episode where we discuss deer, armadillo, squirrels, prairie dogs, gophers, and moles and how we can manage, tolerate, and/or control them across the landscape.

Resources:

Managing Deer Damage to Crop Fields in Oklahoman (link)

Reducing Deer Damage in Horticulture Situations (link)

Tips for Managing Nuisance Armadillo (link)

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Check out our online course: Managing Backyard Wildlife Problems https://learn.extension.okstate.edu/courses/managing-backyard-wildlife-problems

Extension Experience – Insights into Oklahoma Agriculture
Extension Experience – Insights into Oklahoma Agriculture
What to do about armadillos, squirrels, snakes and other creatures...
Loading
/

Big Changes to OTC Antibiotics after June 11th

This week Dana speaks with Dr. Barry Whitworth about how over the counter antibiotics are not going to be available after June 11th, 2023. After this time, all antibiotics will require a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. Producers who haven’t consistently used a veterinarian in the past will need to establish a working relationship with a veterinarian. The formal relationship is called a Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR).

Episode Links:

Search for an Accredited Veterinarian: https://vsapps.aphis.usda.gov/vsps/public/VetSearch.do

or contact the Oklahoma State Veterinary Medical Examiners Board for assistance seeking out a licensed veterinarian in your area.

Many in the agriculture industry may wonder why these new rules are being instituted.  The development of antimicrobial drug resistance in human medicine is a serious public health concern. For this reason, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) promotes the judicious use of antimicrobial drugs in human medicine (CDC, 2021). As well as promoting the judicious use of antibiotics in human medicine, the FDA also promotes the judicious use of antibiotics in animals. The Guidance for the Industry # 209 (GFI #209) outlines the FDA’s thoughts on how to use antimicrobial drugs in food/animals in a judicious way. Two concepts of GFI #209 are that antimicrobial drugs should only be used for animal health and that these drugs should be used under veterinary supervision. 

Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.  References within this publication to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

Extension Experience – Insights into Oklahoma Agriculture
Extension Experience – Insights into Oklahoma Agriculture
Big Changes to OTC Antibiotics after June 11th
Loading
/