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Bio-Security (#18900)

Dairy skillathon focusing on ensuring that people are taking correct bio-security measures on farms and at shows and sales.  Demonstrates what to watch for in your animals and other animals at shows and sales to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.  Intermediate level. (2007) – LAMINATED SKILLATHON STATION, INFORMATION, QUESTION & ANSWER SHEETS.  (Dairy Skillathon Series)

Biosecurity on the Farm: Preventing Foot and Mouth and Other Diseases (#18447)

6/13/01 UWEX Satellite videoconference focusing on the prevention and control of foreign animal diseases.  Demonstrates some basic biosecurity procedures that should be routine on farms with livestock.  Experts share their views on what might happen if Foot and Mouth Disease should come to Wisconsin. (2001) - VHS VIDEO (85:00), FACILITATOR AND PARTICIPANT PACKETS.

Cattle Illnesses  (#17466)

Graphically teaches youth and adults the visible symptoms of 10 common cattle ailments including blackleg, warts, ringworm, pinkeye, etc. Intermediate level. (1993) – LAMINATED SKILLATHON STATION, QUESTION & ANSWER SHEETS.  (Livestock Skillathon Series – Beef)

First Aid for Horses (#18159)

Two veterinarians present a step-by-step approach to equine first aid. They discuss eye and head injuries, colic, heat stress, shock, lameness, and other conditions. In addition, they demonstrate how to take a horse’s vital signs and discuss what first aid supplies should be kept on hand, when you can help your horse and when to call the vet.  (1997) - VHS VIDEO  (45:00)

Sheep Illnesses (#17429)

Shows photos of sheep displaying the classic symptoms of 10 common diseases. Intended for youth audiences studying animal/vet science. Advanced level. LAMINATED SKILLATHON STATION, QUESTION & ANSWER SHEETS. Part of Series–LIVESTOCK SKILLATHONS  (1993)

Sheep Illnesses Ii  (#18041)

Requires students to match the symptoms and recommended preventions or cures to 14 common sheep illnesses. Intended for youth audiences studying animal/vet science. Advanced level. LAMINATED SKILLATHON STATION, QUESTION & ANSWER SHEETS. Part of Series–LIVESTOCK SKILLATHONS  (1997)

Swine Illnesses (#17430)

Shows photos of pigs displaying the classic symptoms of 10 common hog ailments. Intended for youth audiences studying animal/vet science. LAMINATED SKILLATHON STATION, QUESTION & ANSWER SHEETS. Part of Series–LIVESTOCK SKILLATHONS  (1993)

Swine Parasites (#17254)

Provides students a graphic view of internal and external parasites of swine and a description of the economic impact of each parasite. Advanced level. LAMINATED SKILLATHON STATION, QUESTION & ANSWER SHEETS, “250 MILLION: TIP OF THE ICEBERG” ARTICLE. Part of Series–LIVESTOCK SKILLATHONS  (1992)