Latest News From Rosslyn Biggs - Oklahoma State Extension DVM

Developing a Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine
Developing a Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine

Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine will to create a Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine to address challenges in rural communities including impacts to veterinary medicine and animal agriculture.

Anaplasmosis: An Ongoing Battle
Anaplasmosis: An Ongoing Battle

With limited options to address the disease, pharmaceutical stewardship must be considered when using antimicrobials in the treatment and control of anaplasmosis to maintain long term effectiveness of these products.

Biggs: Open or Not?
Biggs: Open or Not?

Three primary methods of pregnancy checking cows are available for beef producers. Those who choose not to evaluate pregnancy status are leaving money of the table.

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Bovine Core Vaccination Guidelines

The establishment of bovine core vaccines was created based on the major infectious agents that require protection in all types of cattle.

Raising The Orphan Calf
Raising The Orphan Calf

Raising an orphaned beef calf can be time consuming and may require additional expense. Additionally, calves may not be thriving at the time they are orphaned so managing health and nutrition can present challenges.

Good Enough to Drink?
Good Enough to Drink?

Providing access to water can be challenging especially for operations enduring drought conditions. Water related toxicities and fatalities may be seen with greater frequency under hot and dry time periods.

Animal Disease Traceability Allows Rapid Tracing
Animal Disease Traceability Allows Rapid Tracing

Animal disease traceability (ADT), as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is knowing where diseased and at-risk animals are, where they’ve been, and when.

Animal Disease Traceability
Animal Disease Traceability

Animal disease traceability (ADT), as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is knowing where diseased and at-risk animals are, where they’ve been, and when.

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Testing New Additions to the Herd

New additions to your herd create the potential for disease. Developing a plan for new herd additions with a veterinarian can reduce the risks and help guard your investments.

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Biggs: Internal Parasite Control

Internal parasites cause a variety of clinical signs, including weight loss, diarrhea and death. Other, less obvious parasitic signs, (often referred to as subclinical signs), significantly impact producers.

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Managing Foot Rot In Cattle

Foot rot can occur in cattle of all ages, and cases are often seen in wet and humid conditions, but can also occur when it is hot and dry when cattle congregate together.

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Breeding Herd Vaccination Plans

A critical component of cow herd health is a breeding herd vaccination strategy. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all vaccination plan.

Trichomoniasis Prevention: Herd Health Increases Return on Investment
Trichomoniasis Prevention: Herd Health Increases Return on Investment

By the time a rancher recognizes they have a “trich” problem, significant economic loss has already occurred. An effective way to prevent loss is to implement biosecurity measures to prevent disease introduction.

Follow BQA Principles When Working Cows and Calves
Follow BQA Principles When Working Cows and Calves

Following BQA guidelines is a commitment to consumers by producers for a quality product. It also ensures the safety, health, and welfare of both the processing team and cattle.

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Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluations

Before bulls are turned out this spring a complete breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) should be conducted by a veterinarian, including a physical examination, reproductive tract examination, and semen evaluation.