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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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Industry
Merck Animal Health Expands Voluntary Recall of Banamine
The company announces it is voluntarily recalling four additional batches of Banamine/Banamine-S (flunixin meglumine injection) 50 mg/mL in the United States. The product is commonly used in cattle, swine and horses.
October 03, 2023 10:00 AM
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Industry
New Lidocaine-Infused Band Reduces Castration Pain, Discomfort
Solvet Lidoband is approved for use in calves under 250 pounds and in lambs under 50 pounds. The local, soothing anesthesia works for up to 42 days, helping veterinarians and producers improve animal well-being.
September 27, 2023 11:14 AM
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Veterinarians should be prepared to safely and effectively continue providing services to their clients and maintain clinic business continuity in the face of an FAD outbreak.
Veterinary Education
7 Things to Know or Do about BRD
Drs. Grant Dewell and Mike Apley, respectively, and Extension nutritionist Paul Beck weigh in on some things they believe contribute to the disease and how you can stem its development from the farm to the feedlot.
September 20, 2023 09:00 AM
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Industry
AVMA Announces 11 Newly Proposed Veterinary Colleges
The American Veterinary Medical Association announces 11 universities and colleges are either evaluating or plan to introduce veterinary colleges and programs to their existing fields of study.
September 19, 2023 10:08 AM
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Education
Know When to Cut, Know When to Run
Hernias addressed in the field need to be small, and the calf needs to be young, says Amanda Hartnack, DVM, MS, DACVS. She details how to decide when in-field surgery will work and when it’s best to change course.
September 07, 2023 08:06 AM
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Education
Veterinarians are asked: What is The Best Way to Treat Cattle in the Pasture?
A producer asked Beef Cattle Institute experts to address how to give medical care to an animal in the field. Options listed: darting, roping, trailering or walking to a facility, doing nothing. What would you choose?
September 01, 2023 07:04 AM
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Education
Cows Will Tell You Whether They’re Happy With How They’re Milked
Paul Virkler, DVM, Cornell University, says teat end scoring is a good way to gather insights on a dairy’s milking processes and whether adjustments are needed to improve an individual cow’s comfort and care.
August 28, 2023 04:40 PM
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Valcor is the first dual-active endectocide for the U.S. It has been approved for use, starting August 1, in beef cattle 2 months of age and older and in replacement dairy heifers less than 20 months of age.
New Products
Zoetis Introduces Valcor Injectable, with Doramectin and Levamisole, for Parasite Control
The first dual-active endectocide for the U.S. has been approved for use, starting August 1, in beef cattle 2 months of age and older and in replacement dairy heifers less than 20 months of age.
July 27, 2023 05:46 PM
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Medgene has received a USDA license to produce the first Prescription Platform Vaccines for the cattle industry. Specific cattle vaccines available include Influenza D virus, Coronavirus, Rotavirus, and Papillomavirus.
New Products
Medgene Introduces USDA-Licensed Platform Vaccine Technology for Cattle Industry
Medgene has received a USDA license to produce the first Prescription Platform Vaccines for the cattle industry. Specific cattle vaccines available include Influenza D virus, Coronavirus, Rotavirus, and Papillomavirus.
July 19, 2023 03:40 PM
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Cara Wells is founder and CEO of Emgenisys.
Industry
New Tool Evaluates Embryo Health
New animal health company, EmGenisys, has created what it says is the first non-invasive and objective method to evaluate bovine embryo health to improve the success rates of embryo transfer and in vitro fertilization.
July 17, 2023 12:04 PM
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