What livestock owners need to know about ticks – with Dr. Cammack
This week kicks off a short two part series on external parasites. We are focusing on ticks this week and will follow with horn flies in the next episode. Dana discusses ticks with Dr. Jonathan Cammack, our new livestock entomologist at Oklahoma State.
Ticks discussed in this episode are the 1.) Gulf Coast Tick, 2.) American Dog Tick, 3.) Lone Star Tick and the new tick, 4.) the Asian Longhorn Tick.
Check out OSU’s resources about ticks:
Common Ticks of Oklahoma and Tick-Borne Diseases Factsheet (link)
Beef Cattle Ectoparasites Factsheet (link)
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Extension Experience – Insights into Oklahoma Agriculture
What livestock owners need to know about ticks - with Dr. Cammack
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What’s up with these cattle markets?
This week we dive into the cattle markets with our Northeast Area Ag Economist Scott Clawson. We discuss beef demand, crazy prices, and risk management.
Check out these other resources that are related to today’s discussion:
A Strategy for Building the Beef Cow Herd
Are replacement heifers worth the cost? – SunUP TV segment
Transcripts available upon request.
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Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu
Economics
What's up with these cattle markets?
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