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Read article: Summer sights and sounds: Frogs and toads
Summer sights and sounds: Frogs and toads
This image shows three Asian Longhorned Ticks walking in a line along a green blade of grass. These ticks have oval-shaped bodies and multiple legs extending from their sides. The texture and coloration of their bodies are clearly visible, showing a shiny, slightly ridged exoskeleton. The photo credit on the left side reads “© jim occi Rutgers CVB.
Read article: A silent danger: The deadly threat of Theileria orientalis Ikeda to your herd
A silent danger: The deadly threat of Theileria orientalis Ikeda to your herd
A recent case in Van Buren County, located in southeast Iowa, has brought new awareness to an emerging threat in the cattle industry. Sadly, 20...
chocolate lab dog in green yard with purple flowers
Read article: Paws-itively pet-friendly landscape tips
Paws-itively pet-friendly landscape tips
If you have pets, chances are they spend time with you outside.  If you have a yard for them to play in and explore, you’ve likely caught your...
youth participating in a livestock judging contest
Read article: Livestock judging helps youth gain skills for a lifetime
Livestock judging helps youth gain skills for a lifetime
“I’ve got 23 members going today,” was the text message I woke up to just the other day. It was from one of my volunteer livestock judging coaches...

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A brown panting dog on a couch faces a fan
Keep animals safe and healthy during excessive heat
URBANA, Ill. — Excessive heat will once again blast much of the United States next week, with heat indices predicted to reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more in many locations. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign animal welfare expert...
two black and brown Nubian goats with blue tags on their collars looking through a gate
Marion County 4-H Shows Set for July
The Marion County 4-H program is proud to announce its upcoming schedule of shows and exhibitions, showcasing the hard work and dedication of local youth. These events offer the community a chance to support young exhibitors and celebrate the values of responsibility, animal care, career and...
Attendees at Night Owl Prowl
Owl Prowl draws the crowd to wrap up 2024
Fairbury, Ill. – Fugate Woods Nature Preserve in Livingston County served as the host site for numerous educational events throughout 2024 and concluded the season on November 2 with Night Owl Prowl. This was the seventh event of the year led by University of Illinois...

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Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader