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Herd Health Programs Built On Prevention Are Key To Avoiding Disease Outbreaks Like The BVD Virus

For many cattle producers, discovering Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) in their herd can be very alarming and prove to be detrimental to the function of their operation. According to Boehringer-Ingelheim’s Dr. Scott King, this viral infection can be controlled best, by building your herd health program with prevention as its foundation. Dr. King spoke with Radio Oklahoma Network Intern Kalee Horn about BVD and how to avoid it.



“BVD can infect a cow during pregnancy and then that offspring can have birth defects and then can also be a persistent shedder of the virus,” King explains. “It may not be sick, it may not look ill, but it’ll be in your herd and will spread the virus to the rest of your herd.”

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Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.