livestock /tags/livestock livestock en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT Asian longhorned ticks spreading across Ohio, threaten livestock /2022-10-03/asian-longhorned-ticks-spreading-across-ohio-threaten-livestock The first known report of Asian longhorned ticks on U.S. soil was in 2017 in New Jersey. They've since spread to at least 17 states, including Ohio. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT /2022-10-03/asian-longhorned-ticks-spreading-across-ohio-threaten-livestock Matthew Rand Concern grows as Southwest Ohio faces a shortage of rural veterinarians /2022-02-01/concern-grows-as-southwest-ohio-faces-a-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians The Ohio Department of Agriculture has identified a livestock animal veterinary shortage in Southwest Ohio. Some farmers are having to do more of the health care work for their animals on their own. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:59:56 GMT /2022-02-01/concern-grows-as-southwest-ohio-faces-a-shortage-of-rural-veterinarians Alejandro Figueroa Study: Livestock May Help Boost Babies' Immune Systems /news/2019-07-23/study-livestock-may-help-boost-babies-immune-systems Ohio State researchers have found that exposure to farm animals could help babies improve their immune system.Scientists compared babies from rural Amish… Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:43:06 GMT /news/2019-07-23/study-livestock-may-help-boost-babies-immune-systems Debbie Holmes Sale Of Champions Brings Positive End To Ohio State Fair /news/2017-08-07/sale-of-champions-brings-positive-end-to-ohio-state-fair After a 12-day run that included lower attendance and a deadly accident involving a midway ride, the Ohio State Fair closed Sunday with some good news.The… Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:35:50 GMT /news/2017-08-07/sale-of-champions-brings-positive-end-to-ohio-state-fair Karen Kasler How, And Why, Some Farmers Are Bringing Livestock Back To The Prairie /news-partners/2017-08-01/how-and-why-some-farmers-are-bringing-livestock-back-to-the-prairie Some farmers are grazing different types of animals on the same land in a carefully controlled pattern, which ideally will enhance animal welfare and also help regenerate the landscape. Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:00:26 GMT /news-partners/2017-08-01/how-and-why-some-farmers-are-bringing-livestock-back-to-the-prairie Amy Mayer Swine Flu Leads To Slaughter Of 50 Hogs At Franklin County Fair /news/2017-07-21/swine-flu-leads-to-slaughter-of-50-hogs-at-franklin-county-fair State officials say nearly 50 hogs at the Franklin County Fair were removed for slaughter after at least two animals tested positive for swine flu.The… Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:55:56 GMT /news/2017-07-21/swine-flu-leads-to-slaughter-of-50-hogs-at-franklin-county-fair The Day The Last Cows Left Prison /news/2016-10-25/the-day-the-last-cows-left-prison As the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections prepares to shut down its farming operations, the final auction of black Angus cattle got… Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:48:25 GMT /news/2016-10-25/the-day-the-last-cows-left-prison