Animal health
Diagnosing BRD is easy, says Mike Apley, Kansas State University microbiologist—as long as nobody’s checking your accuracy, that is.
Veterinarians seek ways to reduce the incidence of the disease claiming 16% of calves on the ranch
Calves exposed to persistently infected bovine viral diarrhea (BVD-PI) animals are at greater risk for BRD as well
Most beef cattle producers understand the importance of keeping cattle healthy.
Even low-input operations need at least basic handling facilities to load cattle for transport to market or to treat health issues.
Advanced planning with your veterinarian can make the future of your calves and cow herd look even brighter.
The cost of implementing adequate biosecurity measures and associated vaccination protocols is minimal, compared with the cost of even losing one calf, let alone a cow or bull.
Calf scours, the common term for neonatal calf diarrhea, is one of the primary health problems in baby calves.
Vanderbilt University researchers have found a genetic mutation that causes pulmonary hypertension in cattle grazed at high altitude, and which leads to a life-threatening condition called brisket disease.
Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is one of the costliest diseases in the beef industry, but testing for the illness can bring big returns.
As the State of Texas continues dealing with violence and other critical issues along the Texas-Mexico border, the threat of an animal disease and parasite outbreak continues to grow.
Although it is still mid-March, the temperatures in much of the country have been relatively warm and a few of the cool season grasses will begin to green-up sooner than we may expect. With that green-up and cows lactating heavily comes the concern of grass tetany.
K-State study examines economic implications of vaccinating cattle to prevent E. coli.
Even though calves may have been on a backgrounding program for several months, it doesn’t mean they are safe from subsequent health issues later on in the feeding period.
Hoof cracks can be common in older cattle as they increase in weight.
Even though calves may have been on a backgrounding program for several months, it doesn’t mean they are safe from subsequent health issues later on in the feeding period.
The finding of a case of BSE in beef cow in Alberta, while unfortunate, demonstrates the robustness of the National BSE Surveillance Program Canada has in place.
Around calving time, prolapses in cows and heifers can be major health issues. Some cases may even be life threatening.
A pre-calving program, later calving seasons and feeding pregnant cows properly help make calving go smoothly.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) has Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for each segment of the industry, an example would be: cow-calf, or feedlot. This article will focus on the BMP’s specific to feed additives and medications for the cow-calf producer.
A K-State veterinarian talks about what can lead to the condition and offers suggestions in caring for these newborn calves.
Industry-leading support offers a new calf management program.
Be sure you’re getting the right kind of colostrum supplement or replacement to calves if fresh colostrum isn’t available.
State livestock officials are reporting for the second time in less than two weeks that they’ve found the disease brucellosis in a Montana cattle herd.
Montana livestock officials say a cow from a Madison County cattle herd has tested positive for the disease brucellosis.
Taking the proper steps to get calves off to the right start is paramount to the success of a cattle feeding operation.
A new fact sheet has been prepared by University of Wisconsin Extension on bull reproductive health.
Many species of wildlife can eat acorns with no ill effects, but cows can contract acorn poisoning from eating too many - especially the green ones.
K-State veterinarian, Mike Apley, talks about beef producer adjustments to the phase-out of antibiotic use for cattle growth.
Beef Today’s Cowboy College offered feedlot crews an opportunity to learn more about dealing with high-risk cattle.