A condition called virulent Newcastle disease that affects wild birds and domestic poultry is back in the United States and poses a potentially fatal risk to Colorado coops, according to veterinary experts at Colorado State University.
Dr. Ragan Adams, coordinator of the CSU Veterinary Extension Specialist Group, wrote this piece for The Conversation, an independent collaboration between editors and academics that provides informed news analysis and commentary to the general public
By Dr. Ragan Adams: Anyone visiting the western United States this summer should understand risks associated with wildfires, since once again the risk of fires is high in many areas.
Anyone visiting the western United States this summer should understand risks associated with wildfires, since once again the risk of fires is high in many areas.
Colorado State University Extension will be hosting summer interns in a variety of locations around the state.
About a dozen students gathered outside the Durrell Center for a "hiving," placing honey bees in three newly built hives.
Colorado State University specialists Retta Bruegger, Jenny Beiermann and Ragan Adams taught sessions on how to prepare for a drought, how to care for animals during an emergency, and other topics.
To assist the areas of Colorado most affected by the drought, and at risk for subsequent fire and flood, three free workshops are being offered by CSU Extension, in Dove Creek in Dolores County, Salida in Chaffee County and Las Animas in Bent County.
To assist the southern areas of Colorado most affected by the drought, and at risk for subsequent fire and flood, three free workshops are being offered by Colorado State University Extension.
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