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  1. Is record keeping important in animal manure management? Published: September 11, 2007
  2. How does a Feed Management Plan affect manure nutrients? Published: September 10, 2007
  3. What are withdrawal times (periods) for meat and milk, and where can they be found? Published: September 06, 2007
  4. In light of the BSE cases in the United States, how safe is it for me to feed beef to my family? Published: September 05, 2007
  5. What are specific recommendations for cleaning calf bottles? Published: August 28, 2007
  6. How are nitrogen and phosphorus excreted in cattle? Published: August 22, 2007
  7. What is the proper dry matter content for ensiling corn silage? Published: August 20, 2007
  8. How many teeth are on the upper jaw of cattle? Published: August 13, 2007
  9. What are some common treatment options for liquid manure? Published: July 19, 2007
  10. What is thermal destruction of animal carcasses? Published: July 19, 2007
  11. What is proper animal mortality management? Published: July 19, 2007
  12. Antibiotics have recently been detected in soils, groundwater, and surface water bodies around the country. Should we be concerned about these findings? Published: June 26, 2007
  13. What is the difference between bacteria and viruses? Do both bacteria and viruses from livestock represent a human health risk? Published: June 26, 2007
  14. What risks to my health as a CAFO inspector exist during a CAFO inspection from exposure to pathogens? Should I wear a respirator on inspections of poultry operations? Published: June 26, 2007
  15. How long will animal-derived (zoonotic) pathogens persist in groundwater and surface water? Published: June 26, 2007
  16. Do pathogens move in the environment similar to other potential pollutants with which I am more familiar? Nitrates? Phosphorus? Sediment? Published: June 26, 2007
  17. What pathogens should I test for to determine if manure has contaminated my well? Published: June 26, 2007
  18. My daughter loves animals and shows a lot of interest in becoming a vet. What kind of schooling and training does it take? Published: January 16, 2007

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