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Rhonda Brooks

Agronomy Editor, Farm Journal

Rhonda Brooks is the Agronomy Editor for Farm Journal and AgWeb, covering all aspects of crop production. A Missouri native with a background in agricultural communications, she has previously worked on multiple Farm Journal brands.

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Veterinarians and producers are working to figure out what sustainable practices are for their respective businesses.
Education
Sustainability is not Going Away. What are You Going to do With It?
Check out the “Easy Button” offered by the USRSB for starters. It’s a quick self-assessment tool, with options for cow/calf and feedyard operations. You’re probably already using some of the recommended practices.
September 23, 2022 06:51 PM
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Tyson vaccinations
Industry
Veterinarians Authorized To Administer COVID-19 Vaccine In Some States
Veterinary technicians, podiatrists, dentists and paramedics are also being authorized to administer the vaccine.
September 21, 2022 07:56 PM
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Jill Nelson
Education
When Stray Voltage Strikes
This is the story of one dairy producer’s struggle with the impact of stray voltage on her cows and family. She wants her family’s experience to be something veterinarians and dairy producers can learn and benefit from.
September 16, 2022 02:18 PM
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Breakfast on the farm.
Veterinary Education
Targeted Approach Reduces Bovine Leukemia Virus in the Dairy Herd
Curtail transmission levels by stopping the so-called super shedders, says Ron Erskine, DVM and professor emeritus at Michigan State University, by identifying and culling them. He explains the process here.
August 22, 2022 03:35 PM
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Drought cows
Education
Devastation of Drought Industry Discussion Planned
Join us for a conversation with cattlemen at 3 p.m. CST, Wednesday, July 27, to learn how they’re managing through the situation.
July 18, 2022 12:56 PM
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Charolais calf with face flies
Education
When ‘Summer Pinkeye’ Strikes
Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis can take a toll on cattle, especially calves. Three bovine veterinarians provide their insights on diagnosing the problem and when to use and not use antibiotics for treatment.
June 07, 2022 12:14 PM
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Red Angus calves
Education
Do’s and Don’ts for Calf Hernia Repair in the Field
Know when to cut and when to run. With the former, Amanda Hartnack, DVM, recommends fixing those hernias in the field that are no larger than 10 to 15 centimeters.
June 01, 2022 10:15 AM
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When a cow freshens during the fall or winter, she tends to produce less colostrum than her herd mates who calved in spring and summer. It's no coincidence. Now research is shedding some "light" on the situation.
Education
4 Ways to help Producers Prevent ‘Milk Fever’ and Minimize Cow Culling
Jesse Goff, Iowa State University dairy veterinarian and professor, attributes hypocalcemia, including the subclinical stage, to metabolic alkalosis. He says the issue has to do with potassium in forages being fed.
May 27, 2022 12:30 PM
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selection of tools used in a field necropsy
Education
Best Practices for Post-Mortems
Three bovine veterinarians share some of their best practices, tools and insights for conducting necropsies more effectively and efficiently.
May 16, 2022 01:42 PM
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Education
50% of Bulls Fail BSEs due to Poor Sperm Morphology
Check out the photographs of nine common problems Dr. Ahmed Tibary, Washington State University, says he most often sees in the sperm of bulls that fail breeding soundness exams.
May 16, 2022 12:24 PM
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