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Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development investigated the TB cases.
TB Cases in Michigan Linked to Indiana Herd

A trace investigation from two bovine tuberculosis positive cattle found at a processing facility led to the identification of a bovine TB positive roping cattle herd in Ottawa County, Michigan.

Control of leptospirosis in cattle requires a comprehensive approach that includes reducing the risk of Leptospira exposure, vaccination, and selective antimicrobial treatment to clear carriers of serovar Hardjo when indicated
Challenges of Getting A Lepto Diagnosis

Control of leptospirosis in cattle requires a comprehensive approach, such as reducing Leptospira exposure, vaccination, and selective antimicrobial treatment to clear carriers.

Limited studies in the U.S. estimate herd prevalence of the serovar Hardjo strain to be near 60% in dairies and 40% in beef herds, says Dan Grooms, veterinarian, Michigan State University.
Is Leptospirosis Lurking?

Limited studies in the U.S. estimate herd prevalence of the serovar Hardjo strain to be near 60% in dairies and 40% in beef herds, says Dan Grooms, veterinarian, Michigan State University.

Cattle fever ticks, previously eradicated from the United States, have emerged in several counties in southern Texas.
TAHC Releases Kleberg County Fever Tick Quarantine Area

The release of the Kleberg County CPQA comes after three years of systematic treatment and inspections.

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) has been deeply involved in the issue since being founded in 1877.
Ranchers Hope to Eradicate Cattle Fever Tick from Federal Land

In the late 1800s and early 1900s a disease termed cattle fever caused enormous economic losses to the cattle industry.

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) has worked to protect US herds from cattle fever ticks for more than 140 years.
Ranchers Hope to Eradicate Cattle Fever Tick from Federal Land

In the late 1800s and early 1900s a disease termed cattle fever caused enormous economic losses to the cattle industry.

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has worked to protect cattle from fever ticks for more than 140 years.
Ranchers Hope to Eradicate Cattle Fever Tick From Federal Land

In the late 1800s and early 1900s a disease termed cattle fever caused enormous economic losses to the cattle industry.

Wildlife can serve as hosts for cattle fever ticks, complicating eradication efforts in Southeastern Texas.
Fever Tick Proposal Includes Grazing Wildlife Refuges

APHIS recently released an environmental assessment, including recommendations for eradicating cattle fever ticks from two national wildlife refuges.

The NIAA conference will focus on the future of animal disease traceability.
Livestock Traceability: Opportunities for Animal Agriculture

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture conference, titled Livestock Traceability: Opportunities for Animal Agriculture, takes place April 10th–12th in Denver, Colorado.

Managing the Impact of Cattle Lice During the Winter Months
Managing the Impact of Cattle Lice During the Winter Months

Cattle lice infections can affect the health and performance of our cows and stocker cattle during the winter months.

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Nebraska Updates TB Investigation

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Steve Wellman this week announced the epidemiological investigation into a bovine TB-positive cow in a beef cattle herd in Wheeler County continues to progress.

A comprehensive review of 31 studies evaluated the effectiveness of eight injectable antibiotics commonly used for control (metaphylaxis) or treatment (therapy) of BRD in U.S. feedlots.
Studies Evaluate First-Line Use of Draxxin

A meta-analysis published in a recent issue of Bovine Practitioner suggests feedyards could potentially have significantly fewer repeat treatment courses for BRD if they use Draxxin Injectable Solution upon arrival.

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As World Eats More Meat, U.S. Soy Losing Battle to Feed Animals

Crop protein content ties for lowest in decades on bad weather.

ADT: Changes Coming?
ADT: Changes Coming?

The USDA’s Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rules, in place since 2013, have limited scope and a fairly low level of recognition, but ongoing discussions could lead to gradual expansion of the program.

Webinar to Provide ADT Update
Webinar to Provide ADT Update

GlobalVetLINK is hosting a free webinar, Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Industry Update, on Tuesday, November 28th at 12:00 p.m. CST.

Fall Cattle Louse Treatments
Fall Cattle Louse Treatments

Cattle lice are a cold weather insect, thriving during wintery conditions.

Zoetis Introduces BRD Solutions
Zoetis Introduces BRD Solutions

BRD-Solutions.com can be the comprehensive resource for managing against this disease that causes up to 70% of deaths in feedlots and 89% of deaths in stocker operations.

Trichomoniasis — focus on prevention
Trichomoniasis — focus on prevention

Vigilance, timely testing and management can prevent losses from trichomoniasis.

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FDA Video Outlines Drug-resistance in Parasites

A new video from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) provides a basic explanation of drug resistance in livestock and management practices for retaining efficacy of products used on a farm.

Animal Disease Traceability: What Comes Next?
Animal Disease Traceability: What Comes Next?

Current animal disease traceability (ADT) rules have generally succeeded as a first step, but traceability will need to expand and improve in the future to meet domestic and international consumer expectations.

Part 2: Stockmanship Tips from the Ranchers Who Use Them
Part 2: Stockmanship Tips from the Ranchers Who Use Them

“Driving aids? We don’t even use driving aids,” said Colorado rancher Steve Wooten during a recent panel discussion on stockmanship practices and their relationship to beef quality assurance.

NIAA Presents 7th Annual Antibiotics Symposium

All sectors of the animal food production industry and partners in human medicine and public health will come together around one of the most important topics in animal and human health today.

NIAA Presents 7th Annual Antibiotics Symposium
NIAA Presents 7th Annual Antibiotics Symposium

All sectors of the animal food production industry and partners in human medicine and public health will come together around one of the most important topics in animal and human health today.

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Algae Outbreak Kills 32 Cattle in Oregon

A blue-green algae outbreak in an Oregon reservoir has killed 32 cattle.

Even with better vaccines and more information, BRD remains the most economically important disease to the beef industry.
A Good Start for New Cattle

Starting calves can be as much art as science, which explains why some stocker operators and feedlots have more success than others.&nbsp;

Don't Take Parasites to Pasture

The time is now to start planning for parasite control prior to grazing.

The time is now to start planning for parasite control prior to grazing.
Don't Take Parasites to Pasture

The time is now to start planning for parasite control prior to grazing.

Managing Cold Stress
Managing Cold Stress

During the winter months cattle experience cold stress anytime the effective ambient temperature, which takes into account wind chill, humidity, etc., drops below the lower critical temperature.

Winter Weather Requires Major Shift in Cattle Management
Winter Weather Requires Major Shift in Cattle Management

Cattle need extra feed while they get acclimated to cold temperatures.

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Brucellosis Found in 2 Bulls on Montana Ranch

A pair of bulls in Montana have tested positive for brucellosis.

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Deer Hunters in SE Indiana Face Bovine TB Testing on Deer

The fear of bovine tuberculosis spreading has deer hunters dealing with strict inspections in Indiana.

Focus on health assurance for the cow herd
Focus on health assurance for the cow herd

Livestock stewardship will help ensure that cattle stay in good health.

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Weaning Calves Before Auction Reduces Stress and Could Increase Profits

Weaning calves before auction reduces stress and sets up cattle to perform better throughout the rest of their lives.&nbsp;

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Tips for Weaning Beef Calves

Weaning is arguably the most stressful event in a calf&#39;s life.

Online horse safety and care certificate course for pen riders and processors
Online horse safety and care certificate course for pen riders and processors

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension has recently developed an online course that is designed to teach feedlot pen riders and processors safe horse handling and care of horses.

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Basics of Preconditioning Cattle to Improve Profit

Small steps on the farm can yield big differences at sale time.

Basics of preconditioning to improve profit
Basics of preconditioning to improve profit

Small steps on the farm can yield big differences at sale time.

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Fetal Programming and Calf Health

Fetal programming is generally considered the impact of nutritional and health status of the mother during pregnancy and its impact on the health and productivity of the offspring. &nbsp;

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Wyoming Vet Lab Getting Biohazard Facility to Test Wildlife

Work is underway at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory to add a biohazard facility that will focus on the nasty diseases found in some Wyoming wildlife, like the plague and rabies.

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Keep a Watchful Eye Out for Anaplasmosis in Cattle Herds

The occurrence of anaplasmosis has been shown to be more widespread in the United States than once thought, underscoring the need for cattle producers to be aware of causes for and clinical signs of the disease.

Large concern over poor water quality for livestock
Large concern over poor water quality for livestock

Little to no runoff from snow or spring rain along with hot, dry, windy conditions have led to an early detection of poor quality livestock water in Western South Dakota. Livestock water samples from Northwestern South

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Managing Stress to Reduce Early Embryonic Loss in Beef Cattle

The last thing producers want to hear at pregnancy check time, is the call of &ldquo;Open!&rdquo; from their veterinarian. It is often assumed that open females failed to conceive; however, fertilization rates in beef cattle typically range between 90-100%. Nonetheless, only around 70% of fertilizations result in conception.

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Follow BQA Guidelines When Treating and Selling Cows

On very rare occasions violative residues of pharmaceutical products have been found in carcass tissues of cull beef cows. &nbsp;

Watch out for ergot-infected grass this summer
Watch out for ergot-infected grass this summer

ISU Extension beef veterinarian Grant Dewell and ISU Extension beef program specialist Joe Sellers say the climate this summer has produced a favorable environment for Ergot fungus to infect seed heads of many forage gr

Free webinar available on forage crops toxic for cattle
Free webinar available on forage crops toxic for cattle

Growing cover crops offers potential benefits, including improved soil health, but some crops can pose a danger to foraging livestock. Those contemplating this decision should know that some plants that work well as cov

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Summer Fly Control in Feedlots

Just as longer days mark the beginning of summer, so does the arrival of increased number of flies in feedlots.

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BeefTalk: Proper Achievement of Immunity in Cattle a Good Goal

A good immune system protects cattle again disease-causing pathogens. &nbsp;

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Heat Stress can Reduce Pregnancy Rates

The effects of heat stress on reproductive performance of beef cows has been discussed by many animal scientists in a variety of ways.

BQA: Medication administration and remote delivery
BQA: Medication administration and remote delivery

Proper administration of animal health products is a key element of Beef Quality Assurance guidelines and antibiotic stewardship.

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Preconditioning Options Abound

Programs reward ranchers for calf health.&nbsp;