K-State Agriculture Today: 1771 – Flies, Lice and Ticks…Skin Condition in Cattle

  • Insects in Cattle and Horses
  • Photosensitization in Cattle
  • Sweet Potato Harvest

 

00:01:05 – Insects in Cattle and Horses: Cassandra Olds, K-State veterinary entomologist, starts the show by explaining what insect pests cattle and horse producers could be dealing with. She also previews what should be prepared for, next year.

Late Summer and Fall Insect Pest Control in Cattle and Horses

 

00:12:05 – Photosensitization in Cattle: K-State veterinary toxicologist Scott Fritz progresses today’s show by talking through a costly skin condition in cattle known as photosensitization.

ksubci.org – toxicology

 

00:23:05 – Sweet Potato Harvest: Ending the show is K-State instructor and horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, as she explains how to harvest and cure sweet potatoes.   

 

 

Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.

 

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