Bovine Vet
Feeding free-choice hay with a concentrate supplement has the potential to add gain to growing calves without large investment in additional equipment.
Total beef production is down a scant 0.7 percent so far this year and may end the year equal to year ago levels. Despite this, wholesale and retail beef prices are higher thus far in 2024.
Needle size matters when using hormones during synchronization protocols for breeding cattle.
Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but didn’t want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial insemination?
It has been widely observed by dairy producers and nutritionists that reduced production responses – in terms of milk yield, components, or both -- are almost a given when soybean meal is swapped out for DDGS.
Kennedy Cattle Company triples feedlot size to take advantage of strong cattle prices. Manages margins by growing more of its own feed.
David Lalman, Ph.D., has researched cow size and feed efficiency with intent to help producers create a cowherd that is resilient and productive in the best environment and still productive in the worst of years.
Proprietary technology assists with breeding success in herds that use artificial insemination and embryo transfer, plus alerts caregivers to cows needing attention
Gen Z’s challenges aren’t just academic; they’re personal, says Jill Bramble, president and CEO of 4-H. Many young people say they are falling short, unable to envision a successful future where they feel connected to their friends, families, and communities.
The essential oil from oregano is proving beneficial for calf diets. Two studies have shown it to have positive impacts on calf health and performance as an alternative to antibiotics.
Researchers explore interactive effects of guy microbiomes, fatty acids and muscle to promote better health.
Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan and Nebraska have all made news headlines this year in regards to cultivated meat legislation.
Parts of the Texas Panhandle, Kansas and Nebraska could get some rain as early as this weekend. Other parts of the Midwest might have some moisture relief as well by early next week.
The pace of expansion of the U.S. cow inventory will be slower than past cycles including the fact that beef production takes longer than other proteins.
The right size depends on your environment and feed resources.
Facilities, genetics, nutrition, stockmanship and marketing are some of the impotant factors to consider in the transition process.
Take a tour through ISU’s Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex, and you’ll encounter state-of-the-art technology advancing the feed industry.
Could increasing colostrum volume delivery help calves better navigate cold stress? Brazilian researcher Carla Bittar shares her insights on adjusting colostrum dosage for winter-born calves.
Monitoring estrus intensity in cattle helps optimize reproduction and can be done efficiently with visual estrus detection aids.
The Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center is a $7.2-million project that is taking a new approach to research by focusing on performance, environmental issues and animal-welfare challenges in the beef industry.
The realignment comes at a critical time in the animal drug review program, the agency reports.
Lexi Anderson is a spirited kid who’s always supporting those around her. But Lexi’s big heart is now what’s needing saved, and it’s a constant showing of love and support that’s getting this family through.
The “Paws, Claws, Hooves, Fins, and Feet—Advancements through a One Health Approach” virtual One Health symposium is set for Nov. 19, 2024. RACE credits are available.
Texas A&M group will support the work of search and rescue dogs.
There’s a lot of hyperbole out there about USDA’s EID mandate — much of it serves as nothing more than fear-mongering.
At the end of the day, your cowherd’s body condition score is an insurance policy or risk management. Now’s the time to increase that score to prepare your herd for winter weather.
‘Be The Beginning’ is the theme for the event, which is targeted for those AABP-member veterinarians who have graduated between 2017 and 2024, as well as any AABP-member credentialed veterinary technicians of any grad year.
Based on the Drovers State of the Industry survey, the majority of producers agree or strongly agree that environmental impact, animal welfare, sustainable practices and desire of high-quality beef will be increasingly important.
Referred to as the “gold standard” for bedding, sand has proven itself to be an ideal and profitable bedding option.