The cervid livestock business is one of the fastest-growing industries in rural America, writes Brian Consiglio. He shares what University of Missouri researchers are doing to improve deer health so cervid farm managers can make better-informed decisions on antibiotic use and disease management practices.
Source: Show Me Mizzou, October 30, 2024. Link.
Infections, such as pneumonia, are a major cause of death in Midwestern white-tailed deer.”
Photo credit: Nold Farms LLC