2019 marks another successful Jim Schumacher Memorial Livestock Day

The annual Jim Schumacher memorial livestock day was well attended with over twenty-five community livestock producers benefitting from the collaborative efforts of Phillips county extension and local veterinary care providers. Attendees heard speakers discuss a variety of topics that pertain to and can impact their operations.

The first speaker of the day was Dr. Thomsen with Merck Animal Health who presented on Johne's disease in cattle. Johne’s disease is caused by M. paratuberculosis, a bacteria that causes the intestinal wall to thicken making it difficult to impossible for nutrient...