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The company also is transitioning a key global manufacturing role from its global headquarters in Ingelheim, Germany, to the United States.
In the midst of one of the mildest winters in North Dakota history, many ranchers are faced with lice infestations in herds even though they have treated their cattle.
It’s time to give a toss to the mental ‘rocks’ you’re likely carrying around with you.
U.S. CattleTrace, a not-for-profit that securely maintains and manages data collected as part of disease traceability, announced the release of its model for membership.
Whether or not to feed hay to preweaned dairy calves is a longstanding debate, without an absolute answer.
The most likely candidates for “inadequate” passive immunity are calves born to first calf two-year-old heifers. Calves with inadequate passive immunity remain at higher risk to illness prior to weaning.
The conference theme is Building Resources for Life. It was developed to offer newer graduates information and skills to help them feel more knowledgeable and confident in their clinical practice.
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The common industry practice of feeding first-day colostrum and then switching calves directly to whole milk or milk replacer may be under review.
New technology in temperature detection and logging provide veterinarians an opportunity to establish consulting programs around thermal audits of their producers’ operations as well as improve animal care.
Several cases of rabies in cattle, including dairy and beef animals, have been reported this year.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected the Meat Institute’s challenge to California’s 2018 ballot initiative that imposes new standards for animal housing.
Disruptions to the beef industry from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely linger into 2021, but the result may not be all bad for producers, Don Close, animal protein analyst at Rabo AgriFinance told AgriTalk.
As 2020 comes to an end the Bovine Veterinarian editors have gathered up some of the top tips published this year that focus on the nutritional needs of cattle.
The coronavirus aid package approved by Congress overnight Monday provides $13 billion in ag funding, much of it destined for sectors left out of previous aid packages.
“The early part of the year should look very different than the latter, but in total, economic growth is estimated to be about 4%, following a retreat of roughly 4% in 2020,” says Dan Kowalski.
The diagnosis for this case was Myocarditis, most likely caused by Histophilus somni.
These images depict a steer calf that had been on feed for 87 days, at which time it was found dead after a period of losing weight through the winter months.
Do you recognize the likely cause of death in this feedlot steer?
Do you recognize the likely cause of death in this feedlot steer?
Can you diagnose cause of death for this feedlot heifer?
These images depict a steer calf that had been on feed for 87 days, at which time it was found dead after a period of losing weight through the winter months.
Join Dr. Kathryn Reif as she discusses the growing threat of clinical anaplasmosis in cattle, along with a review of the disease, its diagnosis and clinical signs in this free webinar.
Merck Animal Health recently introduced Nasalgen® 3. This new three-way intranasal vaccine protects beef and dairy cattle from the most common pneumonia-causing viral pathogens – BRSV, IBR and PI3.
Histophilus somni is a disease-causing bacterium that can affect cattle of all classes and ages. Learn all about it and how to combat it in this free webinar.
Resistance to disease is greatly dependent on antibodies or immunoglobulins. Passive immunity gives temporary protection by transfer of certain immune substances from resistant individuals.
A two-year large-scale trial in Alberta, Canada has successfully demonstrated that a novel feed ingredient, developed by Royal DSM, can be included in commercial feedlot diets to reduce methane emissions by up to 80%.
Minerals are essential for health and reproductive success, but also support fetal development. We easily overlook minerals and vitamins in gestating cow diets, so now is the time to plan for a strong calving season.
Cupid Shuffle became the first Hereford chosen as Grand Champion steer at the Fort Worth Stock Show since 1982, bringing back memories of Conoco, the first crossbred picked as champion in a major show 51 years ago.