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National Animal
Identification System (NAIS)
To protect the health of U.S. livestock and poultry and the economic
well-being of those industries, we must be able to quickly and effectively trace
an animal disease to its source.
When a disease outbreak occurs, animal health officials need to know:
- Which animals are involved in a disease outbreak
- Where the infected animals are currently located
- What other animals might have been exposed to the disease
By choosing to participate in NAIS, you will join a national disease response
network built to protect your animals, your neighbors, and your economic
livelihood against the devastation of a foreign animal disease outbreak.
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More about NAIS
APHIS works in a variety of ways to protect and improve the
health, quality, and marketability of our nation's animals, animal products, and
veterinary biologics. This subject area describes many of the diseases facing
animals today, as well the steps APHIS is taking to prevent, control, and
eliminate those conditions.
APHIS Animal Health Links
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Animal Health Report:
An overview of domestic animal health in the United
States. It contains information on the state of U.S. livestock, poultry, and
aquaculture commodities, as well as the programs and strategies used to
ensure their continued health.
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Animal Diseases and
Animal Diseases by Species: Veterinary Services protects
and improves the health, quality, and marketability of our nation's animals,
animal products and veterinary biologics by preventing, controlling and/or
eliminating animal diseases, and monitoring and promoting animal health and
productivity.
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Laboratory Information and Services:
APHIS provides a variety of laboratory services
which are centered around providing or facilitating animal disease testing
services.
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Veterinary Biologics:
Veterinary biologics include vaccines, antibodies,
diagnostic kits, and certain immunomodulators. Learn how to license/import a
biologic, report adverse events occurring from biologic use, or find lists
of licensed products.
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While Animal Health deals with
animal disease control activities, it does not cover activities related to
enforcing the
Animal
Welfare Act. For more information on that topic, go to the
Animal Welfare
section of the APHIS site.
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Veterinary Services Process Streamlining (VSPS):
Part of a developing initiative of
USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services. This system provides a single point of
access to electronic forms, applications, and certification processes
required for interstate and international movement of animals and animal
products. This system is designed for Accredited Veterinarians and State and
Federal animal health officials.
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National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP)
This program certifies private veterinarians to
work with government animal health officials.
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Monitoring and Surveillance:
This section describes the National Animal Health
Surveillance System and provides links to key animal health monitoring and
surveillance issues, programs, and information sources.
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Professional Development Training:
The Professional Development Staff (PDS) is a
small group of training specialists dedicated to meeting the current and
future scientific and technical education and training needs of VS
personnel. In addition to staff members housed at APHIS Headquarters in
Riverdale, Maryland, PDS has Staff Veterinarians and Education Technology
Specialists in both the Western Region and Eastern Region to ensure local,
as well as national, needs are addressed.
The APHIS site also features information on
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Animal Welfare
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Biotechnology
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Emergency Response
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Import and Export
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International Safeguarding
Permits
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Plant Health Regulations
and Assessments
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Wildlife Control and
Management
QUOTE OF THE DAY
The secret of greatness is simple: do better work than
any other man in your field - and keep on doing it.
Wilfred A. Peterson
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LOOMIX
FAQS
What is Loomix®?
Loomix® is a well-researched line of liquid feed
supplements produced by a company with more total experience than any other
company in this facet of the feed industry.
How do you control
consumption?
Loomix® consumption is controlled by palatability.
There are two basic types of Loomix®; one is palatable to
encourage consumption, and the other is unpalatable to limit consumption.
These two products are blended to increase or decrease rate of consumption
as requested by the livestock owner.
Why open-top
troughs?
Open top troughs allow something like 100 times as much area for feeding as
do troughs with lids and lick wheels. This makes it possible to eliminate
overeating by a few aggressive animals at the expense of other less
aggressive animals for a much more true average consumption. This improves
total herd performance. Most other liquid products are not fed in open
troughs, because of the danger and costs that come from overeating.
What is the protein
content in Loomix®?
Protein of the various free choice Loomix®
products range from 12% to 25%. In custom products designed for metered or
force-fed use, protein levels can be custom designed to a much higher level.
How does fiber
digestion work?
The rumen is populated by various species of
microorganisms, which have specific abilities to ferment feed consumed by
the host animal. The combination of protein and protein fractions in Loomix®
products have a beneficial effect on those organisms which ferment fiber.
This attribute of Loomix® has been demonstrated numerous times
utilizing in vitro (artificial rumen) investigation. This testing was
duplicated more than 100 times in the fall of 1997 and the spring of 1998.
Results of much improved fiber digestion were once again established.
What about
rain, snow and freezing temperatures-how will these affect Loomix®?
Because Loomix® products have a different density
than rainwater, the rain will not mix with Loomix®, and cattle
can drink it off the top of the trough to reach the Loomix®
beneath. Snow, if it melts, is no different than rain. Freezing weather will
cause Loomix® to become thicker than it is at higher
temperatures, but it does not freeze into ice.
How should I
feed Loomix®?
Loomix® should be fed in opn troughs located where
all animals in any group will be able to find it. It should be offered to
cattle before they have noticeably lost weight or the forage available to
them has deteriorated in nutrient quality.
Why is Loomix®
a better supplement compared to cakes or blocks?
Both cake and block supplements are more waste and subject to
weathering than Loomix®. Cake and block supplements require labor
for handling, storing and feeding, while Loomix® is usually
delivered directly to the location where the cattle will use it.
Why is Loomix®
a better supplement compared to grain or grain cubes?
The same comparison that is used for cakes and blocks
is valid when comparing to grain or grain cubes. Also Loomix® contains in
most cases much higher levels of protein, vitamins and minerals that are
needed to balance an animals diet. Recent research by the NRC also strongly
indicates that grain can actually inhibit fiber digestion. Loomix® is proven
to enhance fiber digestion.
Will Loomix®
help heifers and cows to breed?
Because females use nutrients in an unalterable sequence,
Loomix® can improve the reproductive efficiency of almost any
heifer or cow. Sequence of nutrient utilization is: (a) used for maintenance
(b) nutrients not needed for maintenance are used for milk production or
growth, depending on whether it is a heifer or a cow (c) after the female
has reached her genetic potential for milk production, nutrients are
available for ovulation and conception. Therefore, Loomix® added
to almost any feeding program will increase intake of critical nutrients,
and move females from one phase of nutrient utilization to the next.
Little information is available regarding canola as a forage crop, according to an article by Dr. Greg Lardy and Dr. Vern Anderson (Alternative Feeds for Ruminants, AS-1182, September 1999).
Anecdotal evidence indicates that canola regrowth can be grazed following harvest. Goiter is not a problem with canola due to the low glucosinolate content. Canola is a close relative of rapeseed, which can cause bloat in some instances. Animals should be introduced to canola or rapeseed forage gradually. Canadian reports indicate that forage rapeseed is similar to alfalfa in nutrient content.
Winter canola's abundant fall and early spring growth makes excellent forage during these periods. Livestock adjust to canola forage by mixing the feed rations over a seven to 10 day period. This adjustment helps prevent bloating and other diseases.
In the spring, haying of winter canola should occur before it flowers (similar to alfalfa). Using canola for high moisture silage may allow the grower to keep it longer due to canola's inherently high moisture content. Forage yield trials in Idaho and Montana have had recorded yields of 2 to13 tons per acre.
However, according to
Oklahoma State Canola Production Technology Sheets, it is important to watch canola nitrate closely before grazing (Hailin Zhang, Tom Peeper and Mark Boyles Department of Plant and Soil Sciences Glenn Selk, Department of Animal Science,
OKANOLA Program, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University)
Nitrate is one of the major nitrogen forms utilized by plants. Excessive nitrate accumulation can occur when the uptake of nitrate exceeds its utilization in plants for protein synthesis due to factors such as over nitrogen fertilization and stressful weather conditions. It can be toxic to livestock when too much nitrate is accumulated in the forage crops. Sorghum and millet have been noted as having a high potential for accumulating nitrate. However, winter canola sampled during the fall of 2004 has also been found containing high nitrate. Producers should watch their forage nitrate closely to avoid cattle fatalities. Normally, drought stress, cold and cloudy weather and other climatic conditions will increase nitrate accumulation in the plant.
Which ever forage you choose, your livestock will benefit from a Cattlemen's Choice Supplement.
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