Livestock diseases and pests : publication
This prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 1B, Agricultural Animal Pest Control, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Blister beetles in alfalfa pose a serious risk to livestock due to cantharidin toxicity, especially during summer harvests. Learn how to manage infestations.
Learn how anaplasmosis affects cattle, how it's spread, and ways to manage and prevent this disease to reduce herd loss and economic damage.
Poultry owners should immediately begin an investigation if a disease is suspected in a flock. Obvious disease signs and symptoms can be identified on the farm, while others may require laboratory assistance for proper diagnosis.
This publication provides guidance on preventing disease in swine herds through biosecurity measures, sanitation, and immunization programs.
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Navicular disease is a common cause of lameness in horses, often leading to inflammation and tendon damage in the forefeet.
Ordering information for pesticide applicator training manuals, including the core manual and various category-specific manuals.
This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. It provides assistance in passing an examination required to obtain a Missouri Pesticide Dealer license from the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
An adequate disease prevention program is essential to a profitable commercial poultry operation. Chronic diseases can reduce efficiency and increase costs. Learn the sources of poultry diseases and measures that can be taken to prevent them.
Robert D. Hall and Darryl P. SandersDepartment of Entomology
Learn about the changes reflected in the 2022 update to Missouri's Private Applicator Reference Manual.
Robert D. Hall
Department of Entomology