Animal health
Statement from NCBA President regarding APHIS proposed rule to allow importation of beef from a region in Argentina.
Beef quality has come a long way thanks to the work of BQA practices.
Food executives address the use of antibiotics and how it relates to a tasty eating experience for consumers.
Understanding the FDA’s December 11, 2013 announcement to remove “improve growth, gain, and efficiency” use of feed grade antibiotics.
Feed and forage represents your largest annual production costs, and they provide the greatest opportunity for you to make significant changes in a short period of time.
Life Technologies hosts event with state veterinarians to explore finding common ground on regulation harmonization and diagnostic testing standardization of trichomoniasis.
As you rush to sort calves in the light of high calf prices, be careful with the ladies in the lot.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association comments on Merck Animal Health’s response to Tyson’s ban of Zilmax-fed cattle.
Merck Animal Heath will suspend sales of Zilmax in the U.S. and Canada, while the beta-agnostic feed additive is under additional scientific audit after Tyson issued a ban on purchasing Zilmax-fed cattle.
One of the best ways to keep cattle healthy and gaining pounds in hot weather is to control flies, a Purdue Extension beef specialist says.
The World Organization for Animal Health is recommending that the U.S. risk classification for BSE be upgraded to negligible risk.
It will be more important than ever this year to have a solid prebreeding vaccination program with safe, efficacious products in place
Tips to help ensure the efficacy of injectable cattle products by implementing and adhering to sound management.
Calculated losses from open cows in today’s market tally higher than you might think.
Fall frost increases potential for prussic acid toxicity in livestock.
Nebraska confirms 10 cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in cattle. Learn the symptoms and impact on cattle.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says it’s ready to work with Congress and the Obama Administration to finalize the rule.
Take precautions to make sure you use products correctly to keep your herd healthy.
The proposal should assist in beef trade negotiations by bringing BSE import standards in line with international rules.
Value-added management strategies do work in the right environments to bring in more dollars.
The new Vetericyn Livestock line includes a Pink Eye Spray, Teat Spray, and Umbilical, Navel & Udder Gel, all in 16-oz. trigger spray bottles.
Discuss vaccine choices with your herd veterinarian to help ensure complete protection.
Gain testing is most economical between weaning and 10 to 12 months of age
Many animals have been traveling to be shown in state and county fairs, and they may bring home more than ribbons.
Cattle and sheep are more susceptible to prussic acid poisoning than swine.
From floods to droughts, 2011’s weather extremes can create unexpected health problems in your cattle herd.
As we begin to vaccinate calves, do not forget to vaccinate adult cattle.
Pinkeye is a difficult syndrome to tackle. Prevention is key.