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.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute share guidelines for tracking herd health.
In parts of Central America, illegal ranching on protected lands has become a front for drug trafficking and money laundering. The ripple effects of this trend now threaten U.S. cattle producers with the resurgence of a deadly livestock pest.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says climate models have consistently shown a ridge across western North America that could lead to drought development, drought continuation or even drought expansion across portions of the Plains and West.
Frothy bloat is sporadic, unpredictable and difficult to prevent. It typically occurs when cattle graze legume or legume-based pastures.
From a spray-on antimicrobial solution for biosecurity to water supplementation products, here’s a quick look at the latest news headlines from companies in the livestock industry.
Understanding the life cycle of liver flukes is essential for implementing effective control measures. Unlike other internal parasites, flukes need an intermediate host in order to propagate.
Prevention and control of foot rot begins with management of the environment.
Strategies for evaluating herd performance following calving.
NCBA applauds Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ aggressive efforts to suspend Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports, saying Mexico’s corruption and mismanagement has caused the pest to spread closer to the U.S.
Millions of pounds of ground beef are thrown away each year because of foreign material contamination. This is not just about isolated incidents but a widespread practice that needs immediate attention.
Unpack two key factors likely resulting in record cattle prices and impacts to the industry.
Achieving the best results with vaccines requires using the correct syringes and needles, good management practices and functional facilities.
Does castrating bulls pencil out? Research shows discounts for bulls sold in feeder calf markets. Oklahoma data indicates bulls are consistently discounted relative to steers when comparing cattle of similar weight, quality, breed and other physical and management attributes.
Losses range between $15 and $88 per head, conservatively, a result of reduced herd productivity, health and reproductive efficiency.
The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or milk production, veterinary needs and control measures.
Implementing low-stress handling techniques while working cattle can save producers time, money, injury and headaches.
Mexico has committed to eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive customs duties on eradication equipment aiding in the response to the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS).
Mexico has until April 30 to follow protocol to stop the spread of the pest and eliminate current restrictions slowing eradication.
As an industry, let’s not get caught being unprepared.
Livestock producers say thanks to veterinarians for being valued members of their team.
“I have seen minimal problems with scours and pneumonia. I think this set of calves moving to grass is as good as I’ve seen when I look back over the last 10 years,” says one Iowa veterinarian.
Beef producers will gain education in forage management, cattle health and heifer development amid challenges.
K-State Entomologist Cassandra Olds shares strategies for good fly control.
Kansas stocker uses strategies to add value to discounted calves that are not typically desired in the marketplace.
With a strategic approach to magnesium supplementation and maintaining close observation of the herd, producers can effectively mitigate the risk of grass tetany.
Beef producers have a significant influence on meat quality through breeding choices and nutrition management.
Researchers look at four factors that contribute to early pregnancy loss: embryo, cow, bull and environment.
The first few hours of a calf’s life are critical to its success. Sometimes when producers need to intervene, the new mom goes into protection mode.
Leadership and administrative staff at the Center for Veterinary Medicine were among about 140 staff members fired on Tuesday as part of a larger “reduction in force” in the 700-person agency.
Steps to identify and manage the right-sized cow for the operation.