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      <title>Disaster Preparedness For Horse Producers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2006 14:53:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential.  This fact sheet provides dairy producers with information needed to get ready for all types of disasters. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential.  This fact sheet provides information needed for small-ruminant owners to prepare for all types of disasters. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>10 Tips For Controlling Parasites in Horses</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article discusses the common parasites of horses and ways to control them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Toxicants in Feeds, Hay and Forages</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Conscientious owners should be aware that there can be potentially toxic substances in feeds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Daily Care and Management</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 14:52:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[By providing good care, horsemen can minimize the costs of health care and maximize their enjoyment of their horses. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Aflatoxins in Feeds</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 20:03:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cow Nutrition Affects Calf Health And Herd Productivity For Years</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Winter feeding costs are a major expense in cow-calf herds. So, selecting a winter feeding program that is cost-efficient is imperative. However, making sure nutrient requirements are met during this time is critical to future profitability. An investment now can pay dividends for years to come. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Poisonous Plants for Louisiana Livestock in the Fall</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:37:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Images of major poisonous plants are presented to assist livestock owners with plant recognition. Toxic effects are also mentioned. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2005 13:43:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horse Evaluation Boarding Facilities</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:56:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[List of equine boarding facilities. These facilities charge a fee, and current coggins is required. You should call ahead to reserve space. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Louisiana State Animal Response Team</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:13:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) is an organization of groups and individuals with an interest in animal well-being related to emergencies or disasters. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Understanding The Virus Complex</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Understanding the virus complex is not easy, but because it causes significant disease problems, abortion and shipping fever, it is best we understand what all the letters mean and how to best deal with them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Photosensitization in Cattle and Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) of Cattle</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:24:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Ration Strategies for Hot Weather</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult feeding challenges faced by dairy farmers is the drop off in feed intake and milk production during the summer. To minimize these losses, rations must be specially formulated for hot weather. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JWard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jerry Don Ward)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Disaster Readiness for Beef Producers</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:45:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Questions About Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:38:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>JBaldwin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jack L. Baldwin)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Advice on Reducing Heat Stress in Poultry</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter Poultry Expert Explains Scabs on Chickens’ Combs and Wattles</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Have your chickens ever had white lesions that developed into wart-like nodules and then formed dark scabs on their combs and wattles? If so, your chickens had fowl pox, according to LSU AgCenter poultry professor Dr. Theresia Lavergne. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vaccinating Heifers Reduces Staph Mastitis</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:04:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana researchers tested the efficacy of a commercially available Staph. aureurs vaccine administered to heifers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>WOwens@agcenter.lsu.edu (William E. Owens)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Horses Poisoned by Showy Crotalaria</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:58:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Showy crotalaria is a significant toxic plant in Louisiana. It contains alkaloids that cause liver damage in horses and livestock. The seeds may remain viable in undisturbed soil for 60 years or longer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Pinkeye in Beef Cattle</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 13:22:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TPage@agcenter.lsu.edu (Timothy G. Page)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Four Parts of a Herd Health Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:54:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This fact sheet describes the four parts of a herd health program for beef cattle: Nutrition, deworming, vaccinations and biosecurity. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Fly Control for Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:20:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Flies are the most important insect pests of horses. Among this large, diverse group of insects, the pests of horses include bloodsucking or biting flies, filth or irritation flies, mosquitoes and bot flies. The description, biology, economic/health significance and control are included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JBaldwin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jack L. Baldwin)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Domestic Birds, Poultry Not Likely to Harbor Encephalitis Viruses</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The chances of poultry and other domestic birds acquiring mosquito-transmitted encephalitis viruses are relatively low, according to an LSU AgCenter expert, who says you also can take precautions to further reduce that risk. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Horse Health</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:55:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Winter Hazards for Louisiana Beef Cattle</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:49:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Vitamins For Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:50:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Vitamin supplementation in horses is generally not needed since common feeds normally contain adequate amounts. Vitamin deficiencies occur primarily when horses are sick or stressed, or if feed is improperly processed and stored over long periods of time. In these cases, vitamin supplementation may be necessary. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Minerals For Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:43:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The primary concern in mineral nutrition is to provide salt and adequate levels of calcium and phosphorous in approximately a 1.3 to 1 ratio. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Hurricane Aftermath Can Present Potential Livestock Disease Problems</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2005 19:10:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Watch For Cattle Emphysema In Late Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Herd outbreaks of acute respiratory disease in cattle may occur. Causes include ingestion of perilla mint, mold damaged sweet potatoes, sudden intake of immature summer forages high in  the amino acid tryptophan. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Useful Links for Poultry Health Information</title>
      <link>http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/animal_health/poultry/Useful+Links+for+Poultry+Health+Information.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Browse this list of links for additional information on poultry health. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Blister Beetle Toxicosis in Horses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:21:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Blister beetles are ¾- to 1¼-inch-long, narrow-bodied, broad-headed insects that may be found in alfalfa hay originating from certain parts of the United States. One beetle alone won't caust toxicity, but they can gather in large numbers in concentrated clusters of harvested hay. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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