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Anthrax a growing concern as Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory confirms 20th case

August 20, 2019

Source: AgriLife Today

Anthrax continues to be a growing concern in Texas, especially through the “anthrax triangle” region, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, has now confirmed 20 positive cases of anthrax in animals, the Texas Animal Health Commission announced in their fifth situational update report. The first case was confirmed June 21 and the most recent case was confirmed Aug.13. In an average year, TVMDL diagnoses two to three cases.

Horse fly population higher than normal, hard to control

August 12, 2019

Source: AgriLife Today

High populations of horse flies, a stubborn and difficult biting fly to control, have caused problems for Texas livestock producers this year, said Dr. Sonja Swiger, AgriLife Extension entomologist, Stephenville.

Swiger said reports of horse fly infestations are higher than she’s ever experienced during her 11-year career.

12-week online training for new agriculture businesses

August 9, 2019

Source: AgriLife Today

Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch is a 12-week online course to be offered Aug.18-Nov. 9 by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

“This curriculum is perfect for new landowners or those who are looking to start a new agricultural operation on an existing ranch,” said Dr. Megan Clayton, AgriLife Extension range specialist, Corpus Christi. “With more and more people venturing into new areas of agribusiness, we want to provide them with access to experts in the areas that will be critical to their success.”