09/28/2009 11:44AM
A priority for all cattle producers is the health and well-being of
their animals. Antibiotics and antimicrobials are an important and
necessary tool in protecting animal health and well-being. However,
antibiotic use in livestock agriculture and the potential for
antibiotic residues in beef at the consumer level is among the hottest
topic areas in U.S. beef production circles.
09/18/2009 02:21PM
Livestock producers in areas with a history of anthrax cases should
take measures to protect their animals from the disease, North Dakota
animal health officials advise.
08/03/2009 02:50PM
The use of vaccine to protect against costly losses from disease in the cow herd is an essential part of good herd management. These vaccines must be handled and stored properly if they are to be effective. Modified live vaccines are more sensitive to being mishandled. Good handling and storage procedures
06/10/2009 03:16PM
As long as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been regulating food for people, it has also regulated food for animals, including animal feed for millions of chickens, turkeys, cows, pigs, sheep, and fish. In addition, FDA regulates pet food for America’s more than 177 million dogs, cats, and
05/22/2009 12:55PM
The future of the dairy herd is dependent on the production of superior heifers to replace culled lactating animals. Therefore, it is imperative that the health status of the replacement animal is optimized to present a healthy first calf heifer to the lactating herd. Studies have consistently demonstrated
05/06/2009 01:18PM
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- A South Dakota State University veterinarian advises cattle producers to include anthrax vaccines in their programs before turning cattle out to summer pasture.
South Dakota Cooperative Extension Veterinarian Russ Daly said anthrax, which is caused by bacteria that can exist as
07/11/2008 06:15PM
Several ground meat recalls have made the news in recent weeks. There never is a good time for such news. Certainly during the “outdoor grilling” season, any cause for concern of ground meat safety is not good for the industry. Montana State University animal scientists working with
02/29/2008 02:20PM
I know without a doubt that a business trip will run smoother and be less stressful if I make motel reservations ahead of time, ask for directions to find the motel, confirm times and places I’m to meet other people, and take that last look around the room before I check out. But sometimes I just don
10/07/2007 07:11PM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has refused to licence an E. coli vaccine for cattle developed by Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. of Belleville, Ont., at least for now, even though Canadian authorities have already given the drug what the company says is the equivalent of a conditional licence in the