In an effort to increase its biosecurity measures against HPAI, also known as bird flu, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture has issued a 30 day restriction on the importation of dairy cattle.
When disease outbreaks, fire or severe weather events result in high death loss among livestock, safe and sanitary carcass disposal becomes a significant challenge for producers and health officials.
Producers are being asked to provide input on their experiences of livestock raised without antibiotics, "no-not ever" production programs and the impact on animal health and welfare.
With GE-EPDs, the added DNA speeds improving traits, whether for maternal or meat market ends. Beef-cow herd owners will learn new ways to raise better calves at three University of Missouri meetings in March.
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.
Veterinarians and producers generally recognize that control of internal parasites is critical and cost-effective, particularly in calves and replacement heifers. In the mature cow herd, however, where the effects of pa
