Vaccination
From mastering the “neck triangle” to the one-hour rule for vaccines, these 10 simple reminders ensure your spring treatments are safe, effective and profitable.
Small adjustments in handler positioning and equipment selection can make the difference between a successful treatment and a costly mistake.
Why cumulative exposure matters and how vaccine formulation fits into risk-based herd decisions.
Subclinical helminth infections suppress the bovine immune system and can significantly reduce the protective response to essential vaccines. A new review explores how common parasites cause immune modulation, leading to underperformance in well-vaccinated herds.
Even the best vaccine can fail if mismanaged. Dr. Jon Townsend outlines good handling practices to protect your investment and your cattle.
A comprehensive herd-health program is crucial for the management and prevention of bovine respiratory disease.
The Montana Department of Livestock reports a brucellosis-affected herd in Beaverhead County.
Dr. Taylor Engle of Four Star Veterinary Services shares how producers can improve calf health outcomes by rethinking everything from pre-birth to bunk.
K-State veterinarian Bob Larson says 3% to 5% of calves suffer from pnemonia each year.
Prevention and early intervention is key to dealing with pinkeye.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute share guidelines for tracking herd health.
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.
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.
Implementing low-stress handling techniques while working cattle can save producers time, money, injury and headaches.
Sec. Mike Naig says the U.S. government is using what he describes as a three-legged stool approach to address the virus in the dairy and poultry industries.
Vigilance with vaccination protocols and calf management can help prevent BRD on the dairy.
Needle size matters when using hormones during synchronization protocols for breeding cattle.
Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but didn’t want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial insemination?
As misinformation regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock filter through social media, there are facts begging to be set straight.
The decision is a key part of Canada’s response plans to control and ultimately eliminate an outbreak of FMD should it be detected in Canadian animals.
More than 50 animals, to date, including cattle and one moose have died. Officials say the current risk to humans is small.
As we near 200-herds being impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the USDA says work is moving forward on a vaccine.
The agency has developed an online Q&A to answer questions about veterinarians’ federal requirements with regard to these topic areas.
The infectious disease in cattle is primarily spread through bites from infected ticks and horseflies. The transmission process begins when the parasites feed on an infected animal and acquire the Anaplasma marginale bacteria.
No matter when beef cross calves are being sold, steps can be taken to make them more marketable.