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Extreme weather impacts cattle disease

South Dakota State veterinarian discusses recent outbreaks at Farmers Union convention

Janelle Atyeo
Dec 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023

Anthrax — This animal is infected with anthrax. (Photo courtesy of the North Dakota Department of Agriculture)

Weather extremes are having an impact on cattle health, and it’s more than just the frigid winters and heat stress summers herds are up against.

South Dakota State Veterinarian Beth Thompson discuses cattle diseases at the state Farmers Union convention in Huron Nov. 30.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Janelle Atyeo is a small town South Dakota girl enjoying her work as regional editor of the Midwest Messenger and Tri-State Neighbor while raising kids and no-till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.