• 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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