Beef Cattle
Analysis of almost 1,500 liver samples from beef and dairy cattle reveals persistent trace mineral deficiencies affecting herd health.
Integrating new diagnostics could help you weigh bias, prioritize cases and make evidence-based calls.
Generics can save money without sacrificing safety or efficacy, but veterinarians and producers must consider how each product performs under their unique herd conditions.
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.
Veterinarians play a key role in guiding producers on castration decisions. Evidence supports early castration as the best practice for both welfare and economics.
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.
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.
OSU’s Mark Johnson says an excellent metric to consider when purchasing bred heifers is the number of calves it takes to pay for the purchase.
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.
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.
Four beef cattle specialists share tips to help producers provide good nutrition at weaning.
The World Mycotoxin Survey represents 10,868 samples collected and analyzed from 81 countries around the world, resulting in 53,382 analyses.
Here are three options producers can consider when weaning calves.
Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University extension livestock marketing specialist, says USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report was friendly. The Cattle Inventory Report indicated confirms historically tight supplies will stay around for a while.
Four beef cattle specialists share strategies to help producers decide when to wean calves.
Check out announcements about product and service announcements, including a new strategy and advocacy firm, trace mineral paste, cost savings calculator and virtual fencing company expansion.
No one time fits all, so producers should consider several factors when determining when to calve.