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

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.

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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

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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.

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