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.
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.
No matter what producers do there will be sick or injured animals. Knowing what to do with them is important.
All cattle producers should consider completing their Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification every three years, and convenient training is available in-person and online.
It looks like rain in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa today. Why not spend the next two days out of the weather learning how to better handle your cattle?
As prices for calves continue to reach historic levels, beef cattle producers could see increased revenue by implementing cost-effective calf management practices.
Review the numerous vaccination programs available and then, in consultation with a veterinarian, design and match operational needs with marketing protocols.
Online training in animal care just got a new look at the Beef Cattle Institute.
Make sure you reduce the stress on your calves by preparing them for weaning.
Selecting for disease resistance could increase your bottom line in the future.
The cattle feed additive Zilmax has no noticeable detrimental effect on cattle health or well-being, according to research by scientists.