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Rhonda Brooks

Agronomy Editor, Farm Journal

Rhonda Brooks is the Agronomy Editor for Farm Journal and AgWeb, covering all aspects of crop production. A Missouri native with a background in agricultural communications, she has previously worked on multiple Farm Journal brands.

Latest Stories
Wildfires put animals as well as people at risk.
Beef Production
Poor Air Quality from Wildfire Smoke can put Livestock, Pets at Risk
Areas in the upper Midwest, Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic are being impacted. The American Veterinary Medical Association says to monitor animals as well as people and take precautions to keep everyone safe.
June 28, 2023 02:02 PM
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Livestock
Education
If You ‘Doctor’ Livestock, a New Rule Will Determine How or If You Can Buy Antibiotics
Drugs such as penicillin and some others routinely used to treat cattle, hogs and other food animals will be available only with a prescription from your veterinarian, starting June 12, 2023.
June 09, 2023 03:24 PM
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Cattle in shade on a warm summer day.
Education
Fatigued Cattle Syndrome: What It Is and What to Do About It
As temperatures ratchet up, the disorder is more frequently seen in fed cattle ready for slaughter. Veterinarians offer their take on what contributes to the problem and seven recommendations to help prevent it.
June 08, 2023 10:51 AM
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Bank rural Illinois finance financing ag lender lending banking grain bins - Lindsey Pound
Industry
Small-Town Bank CEOs are Cautiously Optimistic, says Rural Mainstreet Index Survey
Despite the positive sentiment, local community bankers report concerns about lower commodity prices, the ‘big bank mess’ and another potential rate hike in June by the Fed.
May 25, 2023 08:48 PM
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Norbrook Laboratories hosted a reception for customers and other industry leaders at its expanded facility based in Lenexa, Kan., on April 17. Pictured here, left to right, is Kevin Holland, chief commercial officer, Oliver McAllister, chief finance officer, Dr. Emily Latimer, technical services veterinarian for the company, and Bruce Brinkmeyer, vice president of Norbrook for North America.
Industry
Norbrook Announces Facility Expansion And Upgrades
The company has doubled the warehouse space available for its veterinary pharmaceutical products. The 1,000-plus temperature-controlled pallet spaces are maintained with a state-of-the-art heating and cooling system.
April 26, 2023 01:54 PM
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BRD in beef cattle
Education
7 Ways to Address Bovine Respiratory Disease
BRD reigns as the costliest disease in the U.S. cattle industry. Consider the recommendations from Veterinarians, Drs. Grant Dewell and Mike Apley, respectively, and Extension nutritionist Paul Beck on how to address it.
April 12, 2023 04:55 PM
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Though not ideal, a spring-born calf can leave its dam as early as 45-days of age. OSU research shows such calves can be successful on a good growing ration. The cow then has time to regain condition before being rebred.
Education
Early Weaning Can Work
Though not ideal, a spring-born calf can leave its dam as early as 45-days of age. OSU research shows such calves can be successful on a good growing ration. The cow then has time to regain condition before being rebred.
April 12, 2023 03:40 PM
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Cow/calf pair
Beef Production
It’s a Uterine Prolapse. Here’s What You Need to Know
Veterinarians with experience dealing with this bovine medical emergency offer insights and recommendations to help other practitioners and producers know what to do in this situation.
March 31, 2023 12:13 PM
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Animal health products stored in a refrigerator.
Education
Don’t Assume That Old Refrigerator Is Good Enough To Store Vaccines
Household units and mini fridges are often unsuitable for maintaining veterinary products, according to a recent study by Emmanuel Rollin, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia.
March 13, 2023 12:32 PM
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“After a typical birth the calf should breathe within 30 seconds of delivery, be capable of lifting its head within 3 minutes, sitting up on its own within 5 minutes, and should be trying to stand after 20 minutes,” says Dr. Geof Smith. “After an hour the calf should be standing.”
Beef Production
9 Tips to Help Resuscitate a Newborn Calf
After a typical birth the calf should breathe within 30 seconds of delivery, says Dr. Geof Smith, dairy technical services veterinarian for Zoetis. If it isn’t, you need to intervene.
March 03, 2023 09:00 AM
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