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Tick and Mosquito Repellent Guide
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Tick and Mosquito Repellent Guide
This article provides information about EPA-registered products and a few unregistered products that can be used to repel ticks and mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
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Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
By Karen Poh
Mosquito control and prevention to reduce your risk
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Protecting Livestock Against Ticks in Pennsylvania
By Erika Machtinger, Hayley R. Springer, MS, DVM, PhD
Many species of tick can be found on livestock and horses in Pennsylvania, particularly animals that spend some time in pastures.
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Protecting Companion Animals Against Ticks in Pennsylvania
By Erika Machtinger, Hayley R. Springer, MS, DVM, PhD
Remember, pets that only go in the yard may still be bitten by ticks. Preventing tick bites and promptly removing attached ticks is important for all dogs and cats that go outside.
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Ticks and Tickborne Disease
By Erika Machtinger
Tick bite prevention tips to reduce your risk
A blacklegged tick on wood
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Lyme Disease
By Erika Machtinger, Steve Jacobs
Important information regarding diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, identifying ticks, what to do if bitten by a tick, and much more.

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Dairy Records Analysis Guide
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Dairy Records Analysis Guide
This publication examines the critical areas on a DHI-202 report to evaluate various performance areas on the farm. The examples provided illustrate the potential impact on financial metrics.

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A Long-Term Mindset for Reproductive Management
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A Long-Term Mindset for Reproductive Management
By Andrew Sandeen, Andrew Sandeen
Reproductive management is a critical component of a dairy operation, requiring a long-term mindset to be effective and successful.
Are You Hiring the Right People at Your Dairy?
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Are You Hiring the Right People at Your Dairy?
By Lisa A. Holden
Job descriptions provide the foundation for building strong human resource management practices into the day-to-day management of a dairy farm business.

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