08/25/2009 11:00AM
Dr. Kevin DeHaan, technical services director, IGENITY®, answers some commonly asked questions about using the comprehensive IGENITY profile to help select replacement heifers.
07/01/2008 06:31AM
That would be nice, but the reality is that liver flukes have been found throughout much of the United States. They’ve even shown up in semi-arid states, such as Montana and Kansas.1,2 And with drought in recent years causing increased movement of cattle and hay around the country, including cattle from
05/27/2008 09:14AM
DULUTH, Ga. — May 27, 2008 — Times are tough everywhere, and the beef industry — in every segment — is feeling the squeeze. However, now is not the time for producers to cut down on sound animal health practices such as vaccination programs and parasite control. Instead, as feedyards become increasingly
05/21/2008 01:42PM
Summer is hectic. While producers rush to literally make hay while the sun shines, cattle are somewhat self-sufficient and often take a back seat to more timely projects. But regular herd health checkups are necessary to help avoid potential losses.
05/20/2008 08:15AM
With feed costs on the rise, producers may be looking for places to cut corners; however, an Iowa State University analysis shows that it does not pay to trim in the area of parasite control.
04/21/2008 12:26PM
Footrot is only a problem when there are wet conditions. FICTION. While it is true that in wet conditions the skin around the hoof will soften and thin, allowing bacteria to enter, dry conditions also can lead to footrot. In dry conditions, mechanical injuries to the foot can happen easily and crowded
04/14/2008 08:29AM
Coccidiosis is an ever-present parasite at almost all dairy farms,1 often existing at a subclinical level in calves and cows until stress challenges the host’s resistance. Spring offers plenty of opportunities for increased stress and potential development of clinical coccidiosis, especially for dairy
04/07/2008 08:11AM
At the current time, the beef cattle industry is equipped with more science-based tools for animal selection than ever before. New tools such as DNA genotyping, coupled with enhancement of existing tools such as EPDs, allow cattle breeders to make informed decisions about the direction of their
03/31/2008 08:55AM
DNA technology can help cattle producers improve their herd genetics faster, and with more confidence than ever before. But, as with any new management tool, knowing when and how to take the first step can be intimidating.
“Spring is a convenient and strategic time to incorporate DNA profiling into