Veterinary - General
Low-stress squeeze chute operation is important because research has shown cattle that become agitated in the chute have tougher meat and more dark cutters, and up to 40% of administered vaccines won’t be effective.
Digital dermatitis, commonly known as hairy heel warts, is an incurable disease caused by an infectious organism commonly found on dairy operations. Treatment should reduce the pain and maintain the lesion in a “chronic” state that does not worsen.
Build a solid foundation for calf health and productivity.
Synthetic progesterone product commonly used in horses and pigs may cause reproductive system disorders and other adverse effects in people.
Five key factors to consider when selecting an electrolyte.
Bovine tuberculosis is a chronic and slowly progressive disease of cattle that emerges periodically in the US, as it has with a recent discovery in a Harding County, South Dakota, cattle herd. I
Veterinarians and producers generally recognize that control of internal parasites is critical and cost-effective, particularly in calves and replacement heifers. In the mature cow herd, however, where the effects of pa
Anaplasma marginale is an organism that lives in red blood cells and causes the only major tick-borne disease in the US affecting cattle production.
From the January issue: Veterinarians can serve dairy clients by identifying weaknesses in sanitation programs, and developing and implementing solutions.
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. For many, however, it is also a period marked by increased stress and mental health challenges. The reality is that the rites and rituals of the season sometimes come with pressures that can be difficult to manage.
Comment period is open for the public to review the new draft guidelines for labeling plant-based alternative foods.
Cattle maintained on a hay diet through most of the winter could be susceptible to a Vitamin A deficiency.
The eroding health of the overall farm economy was the emphasis of the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, which is a survey of nearly 70 leading agricultural economists from across the country.
Understanding the economics of management practice adoption can make it easier to make adoption decisions.
America’s beef cattle inventory continues to tighten, pushing market prices to record levels. Under normal conditions, that would lead to anticipation about building herds again. However, this cycle is anything but typical.
Feed intake is a critical element in determining a cow’s nutrient requirements at different stages of production and to establish appropriate stocking rates.
Registration for classes covering grazing, heifer development, pasture management and profitability available now to producers.
Resources have been created to help livestock producers develop plans for the continuity of business, movement and marketing of livestock, milk and wool in the unfortunate event of a foreign disease outbreak.
In the face of fluctuating market dynamics and economic pressures, innovative profitability strategies have become crucial, particularly in the dairy industry.
Trump garnered even stronger support in rural America versus his still robust rural vote in this first administration. That is likely a backlash against the ag policy moves of the Biden/Harris administration that focused on underserved and minority rural citizens.