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The overall goal of a biosecurity plan is to safeguard herd health to support overall productivity and profit.
Knowing the different forms of milk fever and when they’re most likely to show up can help you and your team catch problems early, fine-tune prevention strategies and keep fresh cows on their feet from the start.
The ebb and flow of market factors require dairies to be nimble in their management strategies. Situation currently at hand: not enough heifers to meet typical demand. That’s why Wisconsin veterinarian Ryan Leiterman advises dairies to embrace their older cows.
The World Mycotoxin Survey represents 10,868 samples collected and analyzed from 81 countries around the world, resulting in 53,382 analyses.
Here are three options producers can consider when weaning calves.
Katie Dotterer’s passion for dairy and Spanish has evolved into a significant mission —bridging communication gaps within the agricultural sector.
Four beef cattle specialists share strategies to help producers decide when to wean calves.
“It begs the question — if producers are paying more, and consumers are paying more, who is winning?” said Glenn “GT” Thompson, committee chairman.
Colostrum supplies can often drop as temperatures cool and days shorten, but smart planning and management can help you beat the seasonal slump.
Sun, heat and moisture can harm animals’ skin, but early care helps to keep livestock healthy.
As heat indices soar, how can you keep your livestock and pets safe during dangerous temperatures?
Asian longhorned tick has not been found in Kansas, but calves purchased from the East and being fed in Kansas have been diagnosed with the parasite.
New research shows adding dry colostrum replacer powder directly to moderate-quality colostrum can safely boost its immune value.
At least nine dairies in Texas were targets of I-9 audits over the weekend. Producers argue it’s a “broken” immigration system, and the recent audits prove the E-Verify program has flaws. Despite criticism, the dairy industry is pushing to be included in the H-2A guest worker program.
Some people seem to be instinctively effective at leading and inspiring other people. But nature isn’t the only way good leaders are made. Nurture plays a valuable role, too.
Dr. Taylor Engle of Four Star Veterinary Services shares how producers can improve calf health outcomes by rethinking everything from pre-birth to bunk.
It is important that dairy and beef producers are prepared for a visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. AABP offers some practical steps to take now, including how to interact with agents, recognize valid warrants, and, most importantly, put legal counsel in place in advance.
Recent research predicts modest wolf impacts can cut ranch income 28%.
Tall fescue adds to summer heat losses come in the form of less gain, weaker fertility and other health issues.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
Secretary Rollins takes decisive action and shuts down cattle, bison and equine trade due to further northward spread of the devastating pest in Mexico.
Frozen colostrum is a valuable tool for calf health, but to preserve its quality and immune benefits, dairy farms should use it within eight months, store it in non-frost-free freezers and label it clearly.
K-State veterinarian Bob Larson says 3% to 5% of calves suffer from pnemonia each year.
Oral meloxicam, given before or after dehorning, can reduce pain and inflammation in calves, with the timing of treatment affecting the length of its anti-inflammatory benefits, according to a study.
If you’re looking for a dairy forage that’s highly versatile, reliable, and digestible, pearl millet might be the crop for you.
Following a New World screwworm assessment by USDA staff in Mexico and ongoing conversations between Secretary Rollins and the Mexican Secretary of Agriculture, USDA will start reopening the ports for cattle, bison and equine.
Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value.
K-State veterinarians review a case of 20% open heifers and discuss potential causes for the reproductive issue.