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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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Kayla Clark, DVM, says the problem often presents in calves as a respiratory illness.
Veterinary Education
S. Dublin On the Rise
Pay particular attention to hutch and transition calves.
December 22, 2020 11:50 AM
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Opinion
If Dolly Can Do It, So Can I
The country star does a lot of good out in the world, and so can we. Sometimes it’s as simple as making a loved one some biscuits and sausage gravy.
December 15, 2020 05:35 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
One hundred countries around the globe are concerned about the overuse of antibiotics.
Veterinary Research
7 Alternatives To Antibiotic Use Identified By Researchers
A new report,“Beyond Antibiotics: The Future of Animal Health Alternatives,” identifies alternatives that could help support the animal health industry and producers, while reducing antibiotic use.
November 19, 2020 11:57 PM
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A trail cam captured this raccoon taking the vaccine bait.
Industry
USDA-APHIS Distributes Oral Rabies Vaccine Bait In Select U.S. States
Farmers and ranchers were most concerned about rabid dogs biting cattle 20 years ago. Not now. Today, a bite from an infected wild animal, such as a fox or raccoon, is the more common method of infection in cattle.
November 19, 2020 11:56 PM
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Rhonda Brooks
Salmonella infections commonly appear as gastro-intestinal issues; however, S. Dublin most often presents in calves as a respiratory illness.
News
Troubleshooting S. Dublin In Dairy Calves
While Salmonella Dublin can be a problem in adult stock, it has increasingly become a health issue affecting the long-term, potential productivity of calves.
November 19, 2020 09:07 PM
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About 20 rural hospitals are seeing a surge in cases now, and their in-patient beds are full.
Rural Communities See Surge In COVID-19 Cases
Three trends are currently underway in the countryside.
November 19, 2020 09:06 PM
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The betacoronavirus that causes COVID-19 is SARS-CoV-2 (formerly 2019-nCoV).
Industry
Resources Available To Address COVID-19
AVMA and other organizations are stepping up to fill the information void for veterinarians.
November 19, 2020 09:05 PM
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The organization wants to help producers and other members of the agricultural community eliminate food waste such as milk dumping, which occurred last spring when the pandemic hit.
Industry
FarmLink Project Helps Producers Get Food To Hungry People
The organization wants to help producers and other members of the agricultural community eliminate food waste such as milk dumping, which occurred last spring when the pandemic hit.
November 18, 2020 11:29 AM
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Rhonda Brooks
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Check Out Your High-Speed Internet Options
Understand your needs and available services.
November 17, 2020 10:42 PM
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Farm Succession Planning Gets A Boost From An Ethical Will
Top Producer’s Executive Women in Ag gets underway Jan. 28. Registration is open.
November 17, 2020 09:05 PM
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