Livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

Most livestock species have thicker skin than humans, but it’s still vulnerable to harsh summer conditions.Sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects can all take a toll on livestock skin.Each year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, receives samples that reveal how sweltering summers affect livestock he...

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