Numbered Publications: ASC
ASC-125: Rabies in Horses
Fernanda Camargo | Jun. 15, 2010 (Major Revision)
Rabies in the horse is a relatively uncommon disease. Although the number of confirmed rabies cases in horses is low, the potential for human exposure makes it important to discuss the causes of rabies and its diagnosis, treatment, and control. It is noteworthy that the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the American Veterinary Medical Association include rabies as one of the diseases for which horses should be vaccinated every year.
ASC-25: Growth Promoting Implants for Beef Cattle
Roy Burris, Jeff Lehmkuhler | Mar. 24, 2010 (Major Revision)
Utilization of growth-promoting implants in the beef cattle industry provides an opportunity for improving production efficiency. Within the animal, they promote protein synthesis, resulting in a 10 to 30% increase in growth along with a 5 to 10% improvement in feed efficiency.
ASC-178: Opportunities for Improved Cow Comfort through Freestall Barn Renovations
Jeffrey Bewley | Mar. 16, 2010 (New)
A properly managed and designed freestall barn can support high levels of milk production and animal well-being. Mismanaged or poorly designed freestalls can contribute to mastitis, lameness, hock abrasions, and injuries. Through years of experience observing and studying cow behavior in freestall barns, farmers, researchers, and engineers have refined recommendations for freestall design and management. In addition, as cow size has increased so has the amount of resting space required within a freestall, effectively changing the recommendations for freestall dimensions.
ASC-177: A Consumer Guide to Country of Origin Labeling
Gregg Rentfrow | Aug. 3, 2009 (New)
Since March 2009, all retail red meats, seafood and shellfish, and fruits and vegetables must contain a "Country of Origin Label," or COOL--designed to further inform consumers on the origins of their food.
ASC-176: Core Vaccination Program and Infectious Disease Control for Horses
Fernanda Camargo | Sep. 19, 2008 (New)
ASC-175: FAQs About the Retail Meat Case, Part 2: Basic Meats 101
Gregg Rentfrow | Apr. 23, 2008 (New)
ASC-174: FAQs About the Retail Meat Case, Part 1: Hamburger
Gregg Rentfrow | Apr. 1, 2008 (New)
ASC-173: Botulism: A Deadly Disease That Can Affect Your Horse
Fernanda Camargo, Bob Coleman, Laurie Lawrence | Mar. 28, 2008 (New)
ASC-172: Heaves in Horses
Fernanda Camargo, Bob Coleman, Kristen Harvey, Laurie Lawrence, Mary Rossano | Jan. 31, 2008 (New)
ASC-171: The Use of Methyl Bromide to Control Insects in Country Hams in the Southeastern U.S.
Gregg Rentfrow | Oct. 31, 2007 (New)
