Medicina veterinaria

Jennifer E. Darby, Allen F. Wysocki, Derek Farnsworth, and Jennifer L. Clark

Juan M. Campos Krauer and João H. J. Bittar

This publication presents information on the basic mechanisms and types of livestock vaccines available, as well as a few best practices for vaccine management. This information can help improve your herd health and success in your next herd vaccination. Written by Juan M. Campos Krauer and João H. J. Bittar, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, January 2024.

Lauren Butler, Christa Kirby, Bridget Stice, Todd Thrift, Lindsey Wiggins, and João Bittar

For years, cattle producers have acted as unofficial researchers and detectives. As caregivers to domesticated animals, cattle producers and veterinarians sometimes need more pieces of information to solve a puzzle. This publication discusses the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (BADDL), which exists to help with more difficult diagnoses. Written by Lauren Butler, Christa Kirby, Bridget Stice, Todd Thrift, Lindsey Wiggins, and João Bittar, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, October 2023.

Juan M. Campos Krauer, Lillian G. Maxwell, ySamantha M. Wisely

Skin abscesses are localized purulent infections frequently observed in various livestock species, including white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), often resulting in compromised animal welfare and reduced productivity. This publication reviews the etiology, classification, clinical presentation, and treatment modalities of cutaneous abscess in livestock, emphasizing prevention and management strategies. The role of specific pathogens, including Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Staphylococcus aureus, Trueperella pyogenes, and Fusobacterium necrophorum, is discussed alongside practical approaches for diagnosis, antimicrobial therapy, and environmental control.