Rancher
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.
Flight zones, pressure and release, and facility design don’t just apply in the chute. They may be the missing framework for team cohesion in agriculture.
Here are resources for those looking to donate to ranchers recovering from recent wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
The first milk from a cow is critical to a calf’s ability to fight disease and infection, and it also reduces calf loss before weaning and improves overall herd health long term.
K-State veterinarians discuss the steps producers should take after finding an aborted fetus.
Facing a tidal wave of misinformation from non-experts, producers and veterinarians are stepping up as social media advocates to bridge the gap between consumer curiosity and the realities of livestock production. Learn how industry professionals are building trust and public understanding one post at a time.
In addition to increasing carcass counts, wolves decrease reproduction rates, weaning weights, calf health and human well-being — costs often uncompensated or uncounted.
Manage bovine respiratory disease with cold stress management and animal husbandry.
From lessons learned in the pork industry, Marty Ropp shares what it takes to help producers capture more value across the entire supply chain.
Veternarian Kirk Ramsey says to reduce lice risk and create control measures, understanding the life cycle of lice and targeting application times are paramount.
It isn’t uncommon for horses to be used extensively to gather and sort cattle at ranches across the U.S. For these Arizona, Nebraska and Wyoming ranches, horses have an essential role in daily operations and effective animal management.
During Farm Safety week, John Currin, Virginia Tech Extension veterinarian, reminds us: “No matter how long we’ve done this, we can always learn to do things better. Be open and don’t think you know everything.”
Long hours, high stress and constant demands take a toll on both veterinarians and producers. Farm Safety and Health Week is a reminder that people’s well-being is the backbone of agriculture.
An Oklahoma rancher and his vet built a deworming plan that includes four practices that any producer can adopt: diagnostics, combination treatment, refugia and management.
Extension livestock management specialist Lacey Quail shares tips to help producers improve cow herd fertility.
Texas Tech’s Jennifer Koziol shares a comprehensive overview of strategic heifer development — focusing on selection, health, nutrition and breeding strategies.
The Montana Department of Livestock reports a brucellosis-affected herd in Beaverhead County.
OSU’s Mark Johnson says an excellent metric to consider when purchasing bred heifers is the number of calves it takes to pay for the purchase.
During a severe storm wide variety of animal injuries can result. When deep wounds result, Tetanus is a potential problem.
K-State beef cattle experts discuss critical management strategies for bulls in their off-season.
CDC’s Nichols to discuss connections between animal and human health Oct. 6 at K-State.
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals.
Understanding the tick’s threat and its associated pathogen is key to implementing proactive management strategies to protect your cowherd.
Here are three options producers can consider when weaning calves.
Four beef cattle specialists share strategies to help producers decide when to wean calves.
Sun, heat and moisture can harm animals’ skin, but early care helps to keep livestock healthy.