Inoculating Calf for Blackleg at Marfa Ranch 1939

In May 1939, workers at a cattle ranch near Marfa, Texas, inoculate a calf for blackleg, a serious bacterial disease affecting livestock. The practice was essential for ranchers to protect their herds and maintain agricultural productivity. Blackleg vaccines became widespread in the early 20th century, significantly reducing livestock mortality rates.

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