Latest News From VETERINARY

Calculated losses from open cows in today’s market tally higher than you might think.

Knowing the boundaries could save you money.

Fall frost increases potential for prussic acid toxicity in livestock.

Nebraska confirms 10 cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in cattle. Learn the symptoms and impact on cattle.

Water quality issues continue to worsen as drought and high temperatures increase the risk of high sulfate water.

USDA's heat stress forecasts show emergency heat levels in the central U.S. through July 6th. Take caution with livestock.

Hot, muggy weather is here, which means a long, hot summer, especially for livestock.

An amendment to the farm bill would mandate on-farm production practices.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says it's ready to work with Congress and the Obama Administration to finalize the rule.

Careful review of procedure ensures that your cows get bred.

Ticks and flies are infecting cattle with anaplasmosis early this year.

Take precautions to make sure you use products correctly to keep your herd healthy.

Backgrounding may seem simple, but it has its challenges.

With breeding season around the corner, is your herd ready?

The proposal should assist in beef trade negotiations by bringing BSE import standards in line with international rules.

Comfortable cattle are profitable cattle. That's why many feeders take steps to acclimate new arrivals.

Cattle producers need to maintain tire feeders regularly to keep cattle from swallowing wire.

The No. 1 priority for National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) vice president of government affairs Colin Woodall is getting the death tax repealed.

The ability to estimate the live bodyweight of cattle can affect whether animals receive too little drug or too much,

Value-added management strategies do work in the right environments to bring in more dollars.

Producers who think their heifer reproduction program is on track may want to look again.

The new Vetericyn Livestock line includes a Pink Eye Spray, Teat Spray, and Umbilical, Navel & Udder Gel, all in 16-oz. trigger spray bottles.

Discuss vaccine choices with your herd veterinarian to help ensure complete protection.

Gain testing is most economical between weaning and 10 to 12 months of age

Many animals have been traveling to be shown in state and county fairs, and they may bring home more than ribbons.

Today’s conversations about sustainability are well founded, but some of the proposed solutions are not.

Cattle and sheep are more susceptible to prussic acid poisoning than swine.

From floods to droughts, 2011’s weather extremes can create unexpected health problems in your cattle herd.

As we begin to vaccinate calves, do not forget to vaccinate adult cattle.

With corn prices rising, producers look at alternative feeds

An enzyme helps dry distillers grain and researchers find a link between three profit robbing diseases.

Ensure product efficacy by dosing and storing injectable dewormers correctly.

At a time when the nation’s cow numbers are still falling, increasing the productive life of a cow is worth more than ever.

Pinkeye is a difficult syndrome to tackle. Prevention is key.

How many days and how much hay or silage will you have to feed this winter?

Missouri will begin enforcing Trichomoniasis regulations for bulls on Spetember 1, 2011.

Recent high heat and humidity have caused considerable loss of life among cattle and not just in feedyards.

There is little research on tornadoes impacting beef production, but there are several concerns that should be addressed.

Video showing severe animal cruelty at an Indonesian packing plant that was processing Australian cattle has industry shocked.

Some advice on how ranchers can manage their cattle to improve final quality grade.

This year’s stocker and backgrounder segment will see great opportunities in a market with upward momentum.

Weaning is the time to begin the immunization program and determine a nutritional plan.

USDA is doing all it can to make its animal traceability program politically acceptable.

Cattle producers in drought and wildfire areas already have to face some tough decisions.

The gold standard prevention measure is to control environmental contamination.

Producers facing rising production costs can hardly afford to not use legumes.

Veterinarian Brian Heuedepohl of Williamsburg, Iowa, and feedlot owner Mike Finnegan of Parnell, Iowa, work together closely on a replacement heifer development program.

Temple Grandin discusses how she reshaped livestock handling practices and helped the beef industry embrace animal welfare practices.

In this I Am Angus segment, Dr. Bernie Rollin talks about the ancient contract between people and the animals they care for.