Vaccination
From colostrum to cow herd management, vaccination decisions made early in life play a crucial role in long-term success.
Utah rancher Seth Davis developed the VacHolster to solve a common cattle-working frustration: how to keep vaccine syringes secure, clean and accessible while keeping your hands free.
From mastering the “neck triangle” to the one-hour rule for vaccines, these 10 simple reminders ensure your spring treatments are safe, effective and profitable.
Small adjustments in handler positioning and equipment selection can make the difference between a successful treatment and a costly mistake.
Why cumulative exposure matters and how vaccine formulation fits into risk-based herd decisions.
Texas A&M professor shares 8 common stressors that can weaken an animal’s defenses, enabling bacteria to reach the lungs and cause disease.
Even the best vaccine can fail if mismanaged. Dr. Jon Townsend outlines good handling practices to protect your investment and your cattle.
Strategic management, disease prevention and parasite control set replacement heifers up for lifelong productivity.
A comprehensive herd-health program is crucial for the management and prevention of bovine respiratory disease.
The Montana Department of Livestock reports a brucellosis-affected herd in Beaverhead County.
Dr. Taylor Engle of Four Star Veterinary Services shares how producers can improve calf health outcomes by rethinking everything from pre-birth to bunk.
K-State veterinarian Bob Larson says 3% to 5% of calves suffer from pnemonia each year.
Identifying the misunderstandings of parasite control.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
Prevention and early intervention is key to dealing with pinkeye.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute share guidelines for tracking herd health.
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.
Herd management and taking time to plan can help smaller herds create marketing success.
Losses range between $15 and $88 per head, conservatively, a result of reduced herd productivity, health and reproductive efficiency.
Implementing low-stress handling techniques while working cattle can save producers time, money, injury and headaches.
Avoid these common handling and usage mistakes that can lead to vaccines being less effective or completely ineffective.
Needle size matters when using hormones during synchronization protocols for breeding cattle.
Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but didn’t want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial insemination?
As misinformation regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock filter through social media, there are facts begging to be set straight.
The decision is a key part of Canada’s response plans to control and ultimately eliminate an outbreak of FMD should it be detected in Canadian animals.
No matter when beef cross calves are being sold, steps can be taken to make them more marketable.
While vaccination is widely considered a critical component of cattle health management, could the timing of vaccination impact the efficiency of the product?