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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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Wildfires put animals as well as people at risk.
Education
Poor Air Quality from Wildfire Smoke can put Livestock, Pets at Risk
Areas in the upper Midwest, Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic are being impacted. The American Veterinary Medical Association says to monitor animals as well as people and take precautions to keep everyone safe.
June 28, 2023 02:02 PM
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Cattle in shade on a warm summer day.
Education
Fatigued Cattle Syndrome: What It Is and What to Do About It
As temperatures ratchet up, the disorder is more frequently seen in fed cattle ready for slaughter. Veterinarians offer their take on what contributes to the problem and seven recommendations to help prevent it.
June 08, 2023 10:51 AM
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Norbrook Laboratories hosted a reception for customers and other industry leaders at its expanded facility based in Lenexa, Kan., on April 17. Pictured here, left to right, is Kevin Holland, chief commercial officer, Oliver McAllister, chief finance officer, Dr. Emily Latimer, technical services veterinarian for the company, and Bruce Brinkmeyer, vice president of Norbrook for North America.
Industry
Norbrook Announces Facility Expansion And Upgrades
The company has doubled the warehouse space available for its veterinary pharmaceutical products. The 1,000-plus temperature-controlled pallet spaces are maintained with a state-of-the-art heating and cooling system.
April 26, 2023 01:54 PM
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BRD in beef cattle
Education
7 Ways to Address Bovine Respiratory Disease
BRD reigns as the costliest disease in the U.S. cattle industry. Consider the recommendations from Veterinarians, Drs. Grant Dewell and Mike Apley, respectively, and Extension nutritionist Paul Beck on how to address it.
April 12, 2023 04:55 PM
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Though not ideal, a spring-born calf can leave its dam as early as 45-days of age. OSU research shows such calves can be successful on a good growing ration. The cow then has time to regain condition before being rebred.
Education
Early Weaning Can Work
Though not ideal, a spring-born calf can leave its dam as early as 45-days of age. OSU research shows such calves can be successful on a good growing ration. The cow then has time to regain condition before being rebred.
April 12, 2023 03:40 PM
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White Holstein Dairy Calf_Taylor Leach
Education
7 Tips for More Effective Vaccination Programs in Calves
Ask 10 dairy producers what they believe is an effective vaccination program for calves, and you’ll likely get 10 unique answers. That’s OK, because there is no effective one-size-fits-all strategy.
April 05, 2023 11:37 AM
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Cow/calf pair
Veterinary Education
It’s a Uterine Prolapse. Now What?
Veterinarians with experience dealing with this bovine medical emergency offer insights and recommendations to help other practitioners, especially recent graduates.
March 27, 2023 07:52 AM
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Newborn calf_Taylor Leach
Education
Colostrum Management A Cornerstone For Dairy Calf Health
Dairies have made great strides in managing colostrum, but about 14% of calves fail to get passive transfer of antibodies. There is still opportunity to improve upon this, encourages Sandra Godden, DVM.
March 16, 2023 04:22 PM
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Animal health products stored in a refrigerator.
Education
Don’t Assume That Old Refrigerator Is Good Enough To Store Vaccines
Household units and mini fridges are often unsuitable for maintaining veterinary products, according to a recent study by Emmanuel Rollin, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia.
March 13, 2023 12:32 PM
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Factors such as hardness, color changes, swelling and abrasions figure into the assessment, which should be done immediately after the milking unit is removed from the animal. Each teat on the udder should be scored, using a scale of 1 to 4
Education
Teat Ends Talk
Scoring teat ends tells a story of how happy a cow is with how she is milked and treated. It also provides insights into whether the milking process is harmful to the animal and needs to be changed.
March 06, 2023 05:53 PM
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