Veterinary Medicine
Early pregnancy testing helps producers make important management decisions related to nutrition programs and marketing plans, as well as evaluating the reproductive efficiency of the cow herd.
When calving in early spring with lush pastures we can find mature cows that are in otherwise good condition with unusual behaviors, unsteady gait or inability to rise—early signs of both grass tetany and milk fever.
The time is now to start planning for parasite control prior to grazing.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has released the state’s final vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) quarantine, following the most extensive outbreak of the viral disease in more than two decades
Veterinarians and livestock producers have adapted to significant changes in antimicrobial regulations, and change will continue as the FDA works through its five-year plan for antimicrobial stewardship.
Toxins produced by blue-green algae in the presence of chemical runoff, rainfall and hot temperatures can be fatal to cattle.
When infectious diseases cross species barriers, their severity can vary from minor to deadly, with consequences difficult to predict
Seems like everyone these days uses some type of wearable electronic device to track their daily activities in pursuit of better health and fitness.
Study indicates same levels of resistant pathogens in ground beef raised with and without antibiotics.
Mankind’s relationship with cattle dates to times before recorded history.
Better understanding of the relationships between body condition scores and rebreeding efficiency of beef cattle has added a powerful management tool to the cattleman’s arsenal.
Producers have made substantial progress in reducing the use of antibiotics and helping protect both human and livestock health through improved antibiotic stewardship.