Home > Crops & Livestock > Livestock > Animal Health > Beef Cattle > Bovine Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis is a bovine venereal disease that can cause substantial reproductive and economic loss in cow-calf operations that use natural service. Many states, including Louisiana, now have regulations on movement of bulls to prevent the spread of trichomoniasis. Pinkeye in Beef Cattle There are many cattle diseases to be concerned about as a producer, but pinkeye is one of the more highly contagious diseases. It is an infectious bacterial disease of the eye of cattle caused by Moraxella bovis. Review the causes, transmission, symptoms, and treatment of Pinkeye. Winter Hazards for Louisiana Beef Cattle [Image: cowboy on horseback gathering Brahman cattle] This two-part series describes the potential disease problems that may arise in the winter in beef cattle because of shortages of grazing and stored forages, and it offers solutions to help prevent these problems. Four Parts of a Herd Health Program [Image: black beef heifers ] This fact sheet describes the four parts of a herd health program for beef cattle: Nutrition, deworming, vaccinations and biosecurity.  more articles... Aflatoxins in Feeds Is there an absolutely safe level? The answer is probably no. For beef cows, including pregnant cows, a maximum of 100 ppb in the total diet appears to be a practical answer. Poisonous Plants for Louisiana Livestock in the Fall [Image: Senna occidentalis] Images of major poisonous plants are presented to assist livestock owners with plant recognition. Toxic effects are also mentioned. Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) of Cattle [Image: brahman bull standing in pasture] BVD is a viral disease of cattle that can cause clinical disease and subclinical production losses. This article discusses the common signs of this disease and how to manage it. Hurricane Aftermath Can Present Potential Livestock Disease Problems Cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep surviving Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita are vulnerable to several diseases, including infectious diseases and toxicities, according to a veterinarian with the LSU AgCenter. Photosensitization in Cattle and Horses Photosensitization, also known as photodermatitis, occurs when the liver is unable to excrete a metabolite of chlorophyll from forages the animal has eaten. The metabolite accumulates in the skin and is activated by sunlight. The reaction yields free radicals that "burn" the skin. Anthrax in Louisiana [Image: Horse with swelling] Anthrax in livestock and horses is described. Topics discussed include: A brief history of the disease, persistance of spores in soil, clinical signs, what to do if anthrax suspected, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control. Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle [Image: Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle] The blood-sucking fly pests of Louisiana beef cattle include the horn fly, stable fly and many species of tabanids. By understanding the biology and life cycle of each pest, producers will be better able to devise more effective fly control programs. This publication explains how, in most cases, an integrated approach, whereby more than one control method is used, will prove more effective for long-term fly control. Health Conditions Common to Show Animals [Image: Cover view of PDF] A brief review of the common health problems that can afflict cattle, sheep and pigs. Symptoms and treatments are described, but this is not meant to be a treatment guide. (PDF Format Only) Diseases of Louisiana Cattle Cattle in all beef herds are subjected to some of the common diseases. Vaccines are available that can induce some degree of protection against several of the major diseases of cattle. Effects of Pesticides on Livestock Some pesticides can potentially harm livestock. There are steps farmers can take in order to counteract toxic effects and minimize the risk of exposure.