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Food Animal Questions
Does Oklahoma’s summer heat stress llamas and/or alpacas? PDF Print E-mail

Originating from the Andes Mountains of South America, llamas and alpacas are not adapted to handle the high humidity and heat of Oklahoma’s summer season. Heat stress can be very harmful and lead to severe illness and even death of affected animals.
Prevention is the key to combat heat stress.

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Should I be worried if my calf has diarrhea? PDF Print E-mail

Calf scours or diarrhea is a common disease that causes economic losses in the first few weeks of life. In its most severe form, it can cause severe dehydration and death in 12-24 hours.

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My goat was recently diagnosed with caseous lymphadenitis. What is this and is it serious? PDF Print E-mail

Caseous lymphadenitis, also called “CL” for short, is a chronic contagious disease which affects mainly sheep and goats. It is caused by a bacterium called Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and is characterized by abscess formation under the skin, lymph nodes, or internal organs.

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How do I know that a prolapse has occurred and then what should I do if it happens? PDF Print E-mail

I was told by a friend who raises cattle that prolapse of the uterus during calving can be serious. I have never had cows before but just recently started raising them. How do I know that a prolapse has occurred and then what should I do if it happens?

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My 3 year old pygmy goat has a cloudy discharge, is she pregnant? PDF Print E-mail

My 3 year old pygmy goat that has never been bred and now has a cloudy discharge from the udder. Could this be a false pregnancy or something else?

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