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Dec 2, 2025

  • Equine Herpesvirus-1 and Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy
  • Drinking Energy Drinks
  • Controlling Dairy Reproduction

 

00:01:05 – Equine Herpesvirus-1 and Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy: Beginning today's show is Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, as he discusses a horse virus that has recently been talked more about and how horse owners can help protect their animals.

Equine Disease Communication Center

 

00:12:05 – Drinking Energy Drinks: Chelsea King, nutrition, food safety and health Extension agent in Johnson County, continues the show as she explains energy drinks, the concerns with them and potential alternatives.

 

00:23:05 – Controlling Dairy Reproduction: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying how managing the reproductive status of the herd is something dairy producers can control - and that today's technology makes that easier. 

 

 

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