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Bovine Trichomoniasis Found in South Dakota Beef Cattle Herd

Two bulls in a South Dakota beef cattle herd have tested positive for bovine trichomoniasis, also known as trich, a disease that can be economically devastating to cattle producers.

A bull on pasture with a cow herd.
Bovine Trichomoniasis Found in South Dakota Beef Cattle Herd

Two bulls in a South Dakota beef cattle herd have tested positive for bovine trichomoniasis, also known as trich, a disease that can be economically devastating to cattle producers.

Given the right conditions, localized outbreaks can cause sudden death loss in cattle and a disease threat for producers and veterinarians.
Wet or Dry, Watch for Anthrax in Beef Herds

Spores of the bacteria Bacillus anthracis, which cause anthrax when consumed, can survive in the soil for years.

Stifle Summer Sniffles: Investigating BRD
Stifle Summer Sniffles: Investigating BRD

In spite of generally favorable living conditions, preweaned calves often suffer losses from BRD.

Target audience for the workshop includes veterinarians and livestock producers.
Iowa Schedules Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness Workshop

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the Center for Food Security and Public Health and Iowa State University will host the free workshop. 

John Maday, Editor, Bovine Veterinarian
One-health Approach Helps Address Zoonotic Disease

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 75% of emerging infectious diseases of people are zoonotic.

For the second time in nearly a month a Wyoming beef cattle herd has been found to contain Brucellosis.
Second Case of Brucellosis Infected Cattle in Northwest Wyoming

For the second time in nearly a month a Wyoming beef cattle herd has been found to contain Brucellosis.

Drovers TV: Kane Beef Trouble; Wyoming Brucellosis; and Hauling Rules
Drovers TV: Kane Beef Trouble; Wyoming Brucellosis; and Hauling Rules

In this week's Drovers TV Report there is a case of brucellosis in Wyoming; proposed regulation changes for livestock haulers; and a Texas beef packer is facing financial troubles. 

Brucellosis Infected Cattle Found in Northwestern Wyoming

For the first time in three years a positive case of brucellosis has been identified in a Wyoming cattle herd.

Anywhere there is moist wet abrasive environmental conditions; there is a problem with foot rot.
Foot Rot: Prevention and Treatment

Anywhere there is moist wet abrasive environmental conditions; there is a problem with foot rot.

Temporary Resolution Reached in Texas on Cattle Fever Tick Spray Boxes

Officials in Texas have come to a temporary resolution that will allow the use of Cattle Fever Tick spray boxes for 45 days until a permanent solution is found.

Pinkeye and Foot Rot a Rancher’s Headache
Pinkeye and Foot Rot a Rancher’s Headache

Producers have several options for controlling flies.

Controversy in Texas Over Cattle Fever Tick Spray Box Shut Down

A decision by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to halt the operation of spray boxes utilized to prevent to the spread of Cattle Fever Ticks is getting pushback from other government officials and cattlemen.

A decision by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to halt the operation of spray boxes utilized to prevent to the spread of Cattle Fever Ticks is getting pushback from other government officials and cattlemen.
Controversy in Texas Over Cattle Fever Tick Spray Box Shut Down

A decision by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to halt the operation of spray boxes utilized to prevent to the spread of Cattle Fever Ticks is getting pushback from other government officials and cattlemen.

How the Veterinary Lab Diagnoses Anthrax in a Beef Herd
How the Veterinary Lab Diagnoses Anthrax in a Beef Herd

Knowing whether a death on pasture has been caused by anthrax is important for several reasons.

Anthrax can cause the rapid loss of a large number of animals in a short time.
Anthrax Claims A Dozen Cattle In S.D.

Anthrax spores survive indefinitely in contaminated alkaline soils and can cause sudden death of a large number of animals.

A butcher cuts meat at a shop in Sao Paulo, Brazil June 26, 2017.
OIE Declares Brazil Free of Foot-and-Mouth with Vaccination

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) declared Brazil free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) with vaccination on Thursday, opening new export prospects for the world’s largest beef exporter.

Risk of Contracting Anaplasmosis Grows

Anaplasmosis is primarily spread via insects, veterinarians say, but producer unawareness and mismanagement are increasingly contributing factors.

Producers in endemic areas are also using an anaplasmosis vaccine to boost protection.
Unique Vaccine Boosts Anaplasmosis Protection

Anaplasmosis has reached critical status with higher infection rates. Currently, there is only one vaccine available for the disease,

Strategies to thwart the disease spread includes parasite control, animal management and vaccinations.
Risk of Contracting Anaplasmosis Grows

Anaplasmosis is primarily spread via insects, veterinarians say, but producer unawareness and mismanagement are increasingly contributing factors.

Anger Over Anaplasmosis

The sudden death of more than a dozen cows leads a Kansas ranch on a frustrating odyssey.

Despite using the recommended antibiotic-mineral mix with a VFD to prevent anaplasmosis infections, manager Jason Lewis says the Division Ranch, Strong City, Kan., lost 13 cows last year to the disease.
Anger Over Anaplasmosis

The sudden death of more than a dozen cows leads a Kansas ranch on a frustrating odyssey.

Keep Eye Out for Respiratory Acidosis in Newborns at Calving Time
Keep Eye Out for Respiratory Acidosis in Newborns at Calving Time

Acidosis is the result of oxygen deprivation and accumulation of carbon dioxide that results from passage of the calf through the birth canal.

Chronic Pneumonia in Feeder Calves? Thank Mycoplasma Bovis
Chronic Pneumonia in Feeder Calves? Thank Mycoplasma Bovis

There are no early clinical signs that indicate Mycoplasma is a problem at first treatment.

Pinkeye Infecting Some Northern Plains Cattle
Pinkeye Infecting Some Northern Plains Cattle

Bacteria, ultraviolet light and high fly numbers are among the risk factors for this infectious disease.