Animal health
With New World screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the livestock industry is on high alert. USDA continues to fight the northward spread of the parasite while debate continues on the border closure.
USDA says this is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak, and the one most threatening to the American cattle and livestock industry.
USDA is partnering with the cattle industry to keep NWS out of the U.S., especially the states along the southern border. They are stepping up their fight and are on high alert.
Setting cattle up for success starts with building a robust immune system that can respond to disease challenges. Building immunity starts the day a calf is born.
An Oklahoma rancher and his vet built a deworming plan that includes four practices that any producer can adopt: diagnostics, combination treatment, refugia and management.
Bulls with more than 0.5" of backfat have a higher probability of failing the bull soundness exam.
While today’s cattle prices provide producers an incredible profit, it’s important for producers not to become complacent in day-to-day management and forget the weaning strategies that keep cow herds profitable.
OSU’s Mark Johnson reviews the Oklahoma Gold and Oklahoma SuperGold supplementation programs as a means of adding profit potential.
K-State beef cattle experts provide insight on practical ways to reduce weight loss while transporting cattle to sale.
Extension livestock management specialist Lacey Quail shares tips to help producers improve cow herd fertility.
Effective drenching relies on getting the medication in the right place, without waste.
K-State beef cattle experts emphasize the importance of clean, high-quality water in managing livestock.
High-starch diets could reduce dangerous bacteria in beef cattle, offering new food safety strategies.
The Montana Department of Livestock reports a brucellosis-affected herd in Beaverhead County.
New product announcements including a new waterer and vaccine gun holster, plus Biozyme celebrates 40 years of the Sure Champ product line.
HHS allows FDA emergency use of animal drugs to combat New World screwworm.
During a severe storm wide variety of animal injuries can result. When deep wounds result, Tetanus is a potential problem.
Weaning and marketing involve many potential stressors that can negatively affect beef calves. Consider these preconditioning strategies to optimize health and performance.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a plan to build a facility near Edinburg, Texas. It will be capable of producing 300 million sterile flies per week to combat New World screwworm and is estimated to be in production in one year.
K-State beef cattle experts discuss critical management strategies for bulls in their off-season.
Dr. Dan Thomson explains proper animal husbandry results in good animal health — vaccination, nutrition, shelter, cattle handling, early diagnosis and treatment.
A critical line of defense, this mounted patrol is taking on new endeavors to keep NWS out of the country.
CDC’s Nichols to discuss connections between animal and human health Oct. 6 at K-State.
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals.
Understanding the tick’s threat and its associated pathogen is key to implementing proactive management strategies to protect your cowherd.
A proactive management plan including early preparation and close monitoring is key to a stress-free, healthy weaning time.
Manure scoring helps maximize feed value by evaluating rumen function.
K-State veterinarians discuss a Midwest cow-calf ranch that has a problem with bovine respiratory disease when calves should be the healthiest.
Responsibly using antibiotics is fundamental to raising healthy, productive and profitable cattle.
The overall goal of a biosecurity plan is to safeguard herd health to support overall productivity and profit.