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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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How to Eat An Elephant for Biosecurity
Education
Build A Biosecurity Plan Like You Would Eat An Elephant – One Bite At A Time
One of the easiest and most effective biosecurity practices to adopt is having separate footwear and clothing for wearing on and off the farm or ranch. Check out the other five ideas our industry experts recommend.
March 13, 2025 10:28 AM
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Weather
Ag Meterologists Worry More Drought Lies Ahead
Much of the West, Southwest and upper Midwest could use more moisture. Beef and dairy producers and their veterinarians might want to do some contingency planning for what’s shaping up to be a dry spring.
February 24, 2025 11:17 AM
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Laboratory - Test Tubes
Industry
Three Bovine Veterinarians ‘Previously Infected by H5N1'
The CDC tested 150 practitioners last September. None of the three that had a positive serology result reported having experienced respiratory or influenza-like symptoms.
February 13, 2025 03:29 PM
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Vaccine
Ag Policy
Iowa Secretary of Ag Weighs In on The H5N1 Battle, Vaccine Potential And Trade Sensitivities
Sec. Mike Naig says the U.S. government is using what he describes as a three-legged stool approach to address the virus in the dairy and poultry industries.
January 29, 2025 07:48 AM
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Elise, a former barn cat
Industry
New Study Says Domestic Cats Need To Be Evaluated More For HPAI H5N1 Implications
The report echoes calls by other scientists to ramp up the surveillance of felines, which are susceptible to the virus and have a high mortality rate. The AVMA says several cases in cats linked to poultry or wild bird exposure had been reported before the outbreak began in dairy cows last spring.
January 13, 2025 12:43 PM
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HPAI H5N1
Industry
Some California Veterinarians Say Virus-Hit Dairies See More Abortions in First-Calf Heifers and Dry Cows
Any existing herd health problems are amplified by HPAI H5N1, practitioners report. Some are asking regulatory agencies for more consistent testing and reporting protocols. They are also encouraging producers to invest dollars in better nutrition and cow comfort resources.
January 06, 2025 02:02 PM
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Opinion
I’m Going Into 2025 With Increased Concerns About HPAI H5N1
Scientists are ringing bells of warning about this virus, telling us to take action now. I hope we’re listening.
December 31, 2024 01:07 PM
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Mike Apley, DVM, Receives 2024 AVC Consultant of the Year Award.
Veterinary Awards
Dr. Mike Apley Named AVC Consultant Of The Year for 2024
The annual award, sponsored by Zoetis, recognizes outstanding achievements by a veterinarian in beef-cattle medicine.
December 06, 2024 05:07 PM
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Veterinary Education
Cowherd Reconstruction
Veterinarians can provide an invaluable service to producers by helping them evaluate what kind of replacement heifer will best fit their operation and business goals.
December 04, 2024 08:36 AM
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Veterinary Education
7 Ways to Help Beef Producers Evaluate Potential Replacement Heifers
One of the questions veterinarians are helping cow-calf producers answer is whether it’s a better decision to raise their own calves or buy them.
December 02, 2024 01:16 PM
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