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In her research report, Chesney Reeves, a high school student from Central City, Neb., says coccidia was present in 100% of the pens tested and in over 50% of the samples from every pen.

In her research report, Chesney Reeves, a high school student from Central City, Neb., says coccidia was present in 100% of the pens tested and in over 50% of the samples from every pen.

KOCO 5 field meteorologist Michael Armstrong helped save a herd of cows and calves with the help of Facebook Live viewers.

Cold stress with cattle is often associated with below zero temperatures, especially in the Northern Plains.

Trace minerals have been shown to have an essential role in reproduction.

Develop good herd health and vaccination strategies to minimize losses.

Moisture came to about two-thirds of the country last week, dropping heavy precipitation from the southern Great Plains northeastward into the northern Appalachians. But many areas remains in significant drought.

If we don’t drive our cattle properly, their minds are on going back to where they came from and be looking for a way out. We need to show them this is their new home. 

As cattle producers work to improve health while minimizing antibiotic use, research indicates that supplements influencing microflora in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can improve gut health and overall immunity.

Rancher works with his veterinarian to implement profitable calf-implant program.

Help implant programs perform at greatest potential.

Feed-through fly control has without doubt become one of the most popular types of feed additives utilized in pasture-based beef production systems.

In his cow herd, Missouri rancher Mike John uses a long-acting injectable and pasture rotation to keep parasites under control.

Antibodies in colostrum provide calves with their initial protection.

Producers should focus more on parasite control and less on medicated feeds for dealing with diseases. 

In addition to being the greatest cause of baby calf mortality, calving difficulty markedly reduces reproductive performance during the next breeding season.

Here’s some tips to navigate calf health products that might be handy this calving season.

A cow’s mobility is crucial for its health, productivity,  and longevity in the herd.

After almost four months, authorities in South Dakota still don't know who killed 44 cattle or what they poisoned the cattle with in a water tank.

Beef cows and calves wintered in drylot settings with complete rations might gain better than those on corn residue, but results of a series of Nebraska trials suggest lower input costs favor the stalk grazing.

Calving season has begun, in a winter season that has had some extreme temperature swings. Drastic temperature changes can continue to be a concern when caring for newborn livestock.

A newborn calf needs to receive adequate levels of colostrum as quickly as possible. Research shows the first 6 – 12 hours are critical.

Calving season has begun, in a winter season that has had some extreme temperature swings. Drastic temperature changes can continue to be a concern when caring for newborn livestock.

Ionophores have been used for many years in the beef and poultry industries for improved feed efficiency and control of coccidiosis

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.

A study has found that implementing a U.S. beef cattle identification and traceability system has promising benefits for cattle producers.

While fall and winter wildfires may not have the direct impact on cow-calf herds compared to those occurring while calves are young and actively nursing, health effects can be severe nonetheless.

A new system that allows cowboys to evaluate lung disease severity for more accurate diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease (BRD), may both aid in the early treatment of the disease and help reduce antibiotic use.

Ranchers who want to reduce calf loss at calving and to learn how to properly assist cows at calving should plan to attend “Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving” programs at six locations in December.

The term “sustainability" means different things to different people, so before we can make sustainability claims, or demonstrate progress toward sustainability goals, we need objective measurements.

Bovine respiratory disease is the most common disease among feedlot cattle in the United States. It accounts for approximately 75% of feedlot morbidity and 50% to 70% of all feedlot deaths.

A good vaccination program is only as good as the techniques used in each step of administration.

Zoetis announced a new price for the most accurate genomic test available to Red Angus breeders.

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.

Being a farmer is more than a day job, it's a lifestyle. Just like farmers, pastures also require rest from the stresses of daily farming life.

With the New Year here, producers can take this opportunity to think back on their successes and challenges that occurred in 2015 and begin making plans to implement changes in certain management areas in 2016. As calvi