Agriculture Today

1672 - Goat and Sheep Parasites...Staying Safe in the Heat

04.30.2024 - By Kansas State UniversityPlay

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Parasites in Goats and Sheep Keeping Farmers and Ranchers Safe in the Heat HPAI Impact on Dairy in Kansas   00:01:05 – Parasites in Goats and Sheep: Starting today’s show is diversified agriculture agent from the Wildcat District Adaven Rohling as she talks about parasites in goats and sheep and how people can check them for parasite loads. [email protected] 620-331-2690    00:12:05 – Keeping Farmers and Ranchers Safe in the Heat: K-State community health specialist, Elaine Johannes, keeps the show rolling as she reviews what farmers and ranchers need to keep top of mind as the temperature rises and they are spending time outside. FEMA Extreme Heat Facts CDC Extreme Heat Resources EDEN OSHA - Working in Extreme Heat Income Loss from Rising Temperatures in Kansas   00:23:05 – HPAI Impact on Dairy in Kansas: Ending today’s show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk as he discusses the new order involving highly pathogenic avian influenza from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and what it means for Kansas dairy farmers.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected].   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

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