Cattle health
Dr. Dan Thomson shares essential tips for injections, needle selection and syringe maintenance to ensure herd health and carcass quality.
Although mastitis, an infection of the udder, is often considered a dairy cow problem, the disease may also impact beef producers. Here’s what you need to know and look for and how to help protect your herd.
A number of causes and contributing factors can result in hair loss and itching, and last year’s drought has played a role as harvested forages may be low in vitamin A.
At cow culling time, producers often face some tough decisions. Optimum culling of the herd often seems to require a sharp crystal ball that could see into the future.
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.
At a time when the nation’s cow numbers are still falling, increasing the productive life of a cow is worth more than ever.
How many days and how much hay or silage will you have to feed this winter?
Missouri will begin enforcing Trichomoniasis regulations for bulls on Spetember 1, 2011.
Recent high heat and humidity have caused considerable loss of life among cattle and not just in feedyards.
There is little research on tornadoes impacting beef production, but there are several concerns that should be addressed.
Some advice on how ranchers can manage their cattle to improve final quality grade.
This year’s stocker and backgrounder segment will see great opportunities in a market with upward momentum.
USDA is doing all it can to make its animal traceability program politically acceptable.