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Cattle sometimes eat objects that they shouldn’t. On a recent Cattle Chat podcast, veterinarians discussed the signs of hardware disease and offered suggestions on ways to manage the incidence.
So-called “sacrifice pastures” might be needed to help promote forage production the rest of this cattle grazing season.
The University of Idaho is building a massive dairy research center focused on the industry’s sustainability.
Sound care and handling practices, based on years of experience and research are known to impact the well-being of cattle, individual animal health and herd productivity.
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.
Electrolytes can serve as a needed boost for a scouring calf. Here’s a look at what’s in electrolyte products, how much electrolytes should be given and a few ways and tips on how to give electrolytes to a calf.
While some parts of the U.S. remain in drought conditions and the soil moisture profile is in a deficit due to months of below normal precipitation, grass growth will likely be impacted this spring.
As we transition the cows into a new facility, take time to watch the cows’ usage of the facility. Cow behavior in the facility will indicate what may need to be adjusted.
As growing conditions improve on wheat pastures that have been grazed short all winter long, the threat of bloat rises. Here’s how to combat the onset of bloat in grazing calves.
Real-time monitoring of the environmental conditions for baby calves during transport would be highly beneficial to their comfort and health. Now, that task is becoming a possibility.
Beginning June 11, 2023, most livestock antibiotics will no longer be available over-the-counter. Ohio State University dairy veterinarian Kevin Jacque shares his thoughts on adapting to the new rules.
Acidification of milk or milk replacer is a common practice for some calf raisers, with some studies showing it improves weight gain and fecal scores in calves.
Now is the time to take a close look at our business model and specifically the “production factory” in the cow-calf business, says Mark Johnson of OSU.
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.
Grazing sheep, goats or cattle together can open up new market opportunities and help improve pasture stewardship.
Providing additional heat in the form of heat lamps for newborn lambs, kids and calves inside a “hot box” can aid in newborn survivability.
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.
Imagine receiving a phone call from the government telling you to euthanize your entire herd. That’s the nightmare Art Schapp, owner of Highland Dairy in Clovis, New Mexico, wished had never come true.
There’s a lot of winter left in cattle country. One of the issues often overlooked this time of year are lice problems. Here are six reminders on how to effectively address this pest.
June 11, 2023, is a Sunday and the day Guidance For Industry 263 goes into effect. Here are five things you might consider doing between now and then.
Barry Whitworth, Oklahoma State University Extension veterinarian recommends cow-calf operators keep several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer handy as calving season is underway in many parts of the country.
Changing cattle diets may seem simple. However, it’s important to know if diet changes require an adaptation period to avoid health problems, such as acidosis.
Factors for consideration include colostrum management, group composition and dynamics, bedding and space, nutritional management, early disease detection and the need for “real life” observations.
The cold seasonal temperatures enhance “Winter Tick” survival. Here’s what to look for, the possible economic damage and how to control the pest in your herd.
Supplementing early lactation dairy cow diets with bile acids could provide a pathway to suppressing fatty liver and ketosis, and ultimately boosting milk production and profitability.
When cattle diets are changed without an adaptation period or if cattle have sudden access to a new feedstuff, health problems can follow.
Plans for calving season should include how to identify and manage cold stress in newborns. Here’s what you need to know.
Penn State University offers a new app that can help with decision-making.
Making culling decisions can often be difficult for many reasons. In the process, estimating cow value around the time of culling is oversimplified.
Providing bedding is one of the time-tested strategies for dealing with winter weather. But how does bedding affect the bottom-line?