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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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Limit Feeding reduces manure wastes
Education
Reduced Forages, High Feed Costs Make Limit Feeding A Good Option this Fall
The basic principle of limit feeding is to feed corn (or other concentrated energy source) and a supplement in just enough quantity to meet the animal’s requirement for maintenance or a targeted level of weight gain.
November 22, 2021 11:43 AM
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Education
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October 29, 2021 10:00 AM
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It's Time To Vote
Industry
AABP Votes to Open Membership for RVTs
Dr. Fred Gingrich, AABP executive director, says the decision by association members demonstrates the value, and increasingly important role, technologists and technicians have in food animal medicine.
October 25, 2021 10:10 AM
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2018 vet tech compensation chart from Kogan
Industry
What Vet Techs Need
Better compensation can keep veterinary technicians on the job and help them avoid burnout. There are five additional factors technicians say can help them feel valued, and they don’t cost a dime to implement.
October 21, 2021 09:34 AM
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road map of a portion of Illinois
Education
A Road Map For Resiliency
AABP leaders and Dr. Carrie Jurney, president of Not One More Vet, shared insights and recommendations at the annual conference to help and encourage veterinarians struggling and contemplating leaving the profession.
October 21, 2021 07:11 AM
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Employment
Industry
‘The Great Resignation,’ a Phenomenon now Underway
In its JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) research, the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that resignations are at an all-time high.
October 08, 2021 02:57 PM
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Lightning Sky iStock
Industry
10 Ways to Kick the ‘Imposter Syndrome’ to the Curb
In an informal survey of nearly 200 bovine veterinarians last year, 95% said they have suffered from the syndrome at some time or other. Here are some ways to address the problem.
September 28, 2021 11:42 AM
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Dr. Shawn Nicholson, left, and Dusten Gratny process a small herd of Angus cattle on a July morning. They administered vaccinations, addressed fly problems and castrated bull calves in the herd.
Education
Mentorship Matters
Mentoring by experienced practitioners provides a framework for success by helping young veterinarians practice better medicine, develop relationships with clients and deal with hardships inherent in the business.
September 21, 2021 11:07 AM
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cattle
Veterinary Education
Apley provides VFD Clarifications specific to Beef Cattle
Veterinarians have questions and Dr. Mike Apley offered answers, during a recent webinar, for two he commonly receives.
September 16, 2021 08:54 AM
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Angus steer
Veterinary Education
Free ‘Pain in Animals’ Management Workshop Offered
The 2021 “PAW” event is delving into animal pain assessment and analgesic therapeutic development specifically in cattle and dogs. The program has been submitted for 11.5 hours of continuing education credit.
September 13, 2021 08:48 AM
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