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DIGGING DEEPER - Understanding Facial Eczema and Its Impact on Livestock with Dr Chels
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In this episode, Al welcomes back Chelsea from Herd Solutions for her third appearance. The discussion begins with an update on Chelsea's young horse, which she decided to give a six-month break.
The main topics of the podcast are facial eczema and pasture staggers in livestock. Chelsea explains that facial eczema is caused by a fungus and results in severe sunburn-like symptoms due to toxins that block bile ducts, leading to liver damage.
Prevention strategies include monitoring spore counts, supplementary feeding, and zinc supplements. The episode also covers pasture staggers, a condition caused by another type of fungus affecting pasture, leading to staggering and potential deaths in livestock.
Chelsea shares practical advice for managing these conditions and highlights recent observations and research on pasture species, weather conditions, and genetic resistance.
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up with Chelsea
00:53 Updates on Chelsea's Horses
01:56 Upcoming Events and Challenges
03:01 Facial Eczema in Livestock
07:01 Environmental Conditions and Management
20:48 Economic Impact and Genetic Solutions
23:43 Pasture Staggers: Causes and Management
27:56 Interesting Facts and Closing Remarks
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