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Work with your local veterinarian to evaluate your herd’s deworming program to identify potential areas of improvement.
The careful execution of calf management protocols and daily tasks that keep calves healthy can and should incrementally add up to more milk produced on the dairy, according to consulting veterinarian Scott Earnest.
What started as a grassroots effort to reduce injection-site lesions in beef has evolved into one of the most comprehensive training programs in the cattle industry.
Feeding liquid whey is a sustainable way to recycle nutrients, support production, and potentially earn carbon credits—all in one package.
Cattle rely heavily on their sense of smell, and understanding their odor preferences could help improve handling, health, and overall management.
Increasing carcass size, global methane research and beef on dairy were some of the key topics discussed during the 2025 BIF Symposium.
Preventing PI calves starts with strong biosecurity and smart vaccination.
Rising heat and humidity can drive up SCC, but with proactive management and attention to detail, summer doesn’t have to compromise milk quality.
Looking at Mycoplasma Bovis in beef herds including a calf’s environment and vaccination program.
At NexGen Dairy, Megan and Tim Schrupp are continuing their legacy while taking it to the next level — prioritizing future tech and future leaders
What’s the long-term difference between starting a retirement plan at age 20 versus 40? Farm CPA Paul Neiffer crunches the numbers.
Producers should consider several factors to determine if creep feeding benefits them and evaluate based on the market each year.
In addition to the improvement of feed efficiency, ionophores have a derived benefit of preventing and controlling digestive disorders such as acidosis and bloat.
NCBA’s Woodall says the goal is complete eradication — not just from the U.S., but from Mexico and Central America, ultimately pushing the fly back to its original range in South America.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute discuss cattle herpes diagnostic signs as wells as prevention strategies.
What a cow eats and how she’s cared for before calving can shape her calf’s health, resilience and productivity for years to come.
Rural Minds shares these tips to help build social connections.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute share guidelines for tracking herd health.
It is estimated that cattle suffering from fescue toxicosis and heat stress alone cost the beef industry more than a billion dollars a year. University of Missouri demonstrates hair shedding is an economic relevant trait beyond the Southern U.S.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says climate models have consistently shown a ridge across western North America that could lead to drought development, drought continuation or even drought expansion across portions of the Plains and West.
Frothy bloat is sporadic, unpredictable and difficult to prevent. It typically occurs when cattle graze legume or legume-based pastures.
Human nutrition increasingly embraces fermentation as a natural and non-medicated means of promoting digestive health and supporting the gut microbiome. Now, some dairies are doing the same, by feeding kefir to their calves.
The event is slated for July 22-24 in Rochester, N.Y., with an agenda focused on the theme of “Clearing Hurdles to Improve Milk Quality.”
Oftentimes the best thing we can do is take the time to listen. People don’t need your advice; they need your attention.
Strategies for evaluating herd performance following calving.
Millions of pounds of ground beef are thrown away each year because of foreign material contamination. This is not just about isolated incidents but a widespread practice that needs immediate attention.
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Limiting stress and maintaining a strong relationship with a veterinarian are vital for an Oklahoma rancher’s success in fighting disease issues.
Losses range between $15 and $88 per head, conservatively, a result of reduced herd productivity, health and reproductive efficiency.
The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or milk production, veterinary needs and control measures.