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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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Asian longhorned ticks commercial cow
Education
Look for Asian Longhorned Ticks and other Tick Species this Summer
Asian longhorned ticks are moving across the U.S. Calves are particularly vulnerable to them. Of course, a variety of tick species are problematic for cattle and need to be addressed each year.
May 16, 2022 11:54 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
Stable flies produce painful bites that cause stress to livestock that in turn leads to economic losses.
Education
Prime Time for Fighting Flies
Flies are a nuisance and contribute to lost productivity on the dairy. Controlling flies requires an integrated management plan that includes inspection, sanitation, treatment and monitoring.
May 09, 2022 11:34 AM
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covered calf barn
Education
3 Health Considerations for Cow/Calf Confinement Operations
While most beef production operations are still pasture-based, confinement facilities are gaining traction in the U.S. With them come a host of routine health concerns for veterinarians and producers.
May 06, 2022 03:20 PM
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USDA Poultry Chicken House
Industry
First Human Case of Avian Flu in the U.S. Confirmed in Colorado
The case occurred in a person who had direct exposure to poultry and was involved in the culling process of poultry with presumptive H5N1 bird flu, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
April 29, 2022 09:30 AM
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Nominees will be judged on current methods as well as their positioning to meet future economic and business challenges. The winning operation will be highlighted in the January 2023 issue of Dairy Herd Management magazine and recognized during Dairy Forum 2023. The deadline for submitting nominations is Oct. 28, 2022.
Education
5 Ways To Address Heat Stress And Keep Cows Cool
Keep an eye on water intake and feedstuffs. Avoid vaccinations when heat levels are high. Address the environment for management steps you can take to improve cow comfort.
April 27, 2022 10:49 AM
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More veterinarians are needed, especially in rural areas.
Industry
New Partnership Addresses Veterinary Debt And Shortage
A new partnership between the Farm Journal Foundation and Zoetis Foundation is working to address student debt and, in the process, increase the number of rural veterinarians.
April 21, 2022 09:01 AM
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Feeling comfortable with more than one way to do c-sections can be a big help when you get into a situation that requires options.
Veterinary Education
Cesarean Selection Success
Veterinarians have at least eight options for doing a cesarean section (c-section) in cattle, but most rely on only one.
April 11, 2022 09:17 AM
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pheasants usda
Education
24 States Confirm ‘Bird Flu’ in Poultry. Report Cases to State Veterinarians
The bulk of cases this year are from migratory birds, according to USDA, as opposed from farm-to-farm--which was the case in 2015. That year’s avian flu outbreak was the largest animal disease outbreak in U.S. history.
April 05, 2022 01:18 PM
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Anne Budzinski
Veterinary Education
From a Mountain of Debt to a Molehill
Dr. Anne Budzinski was weighed down by 17 student loans when she graduated from veterinary school in 2015. Today, she has paid them all off. She says if she can do it, other young practitioners can, too.
March 21, 2022 03:33 PM
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Joe Biden
Ag Policy
President Biden likely to address War, Food and Fuel Costs, Ocean Shipping Reform
Expect Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to dominate the State of the Union address tonight. As for issues affecting agriculture, there may be few details offered, says USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.
March 01, 2022 04:26 PM
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