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Healthy Heifer: News & Information

03/09/2010 09:17AM

The Virginia Quality Assured Program recently completed its 13th season as a value-added marketing options for cow-calf producers. This added value is the result of several factors, including program standards for animal health, genetics, and best management practices.

03/05/2010 03:11PM

South Dakota State University researchers examined the cause of a scours epidemic in one spring calving herd back in 2000. Results of the retrospective, record-based investigation suggested that introduction of foster calves was associated with the calf scours outbreak.

03/05/2010 02:24PM

All parts of the Commonwealth have experienced more winter weather (snow & cold) than we are accustomed to. The snowfall depth and persistent ground cover have provided challenges to both man and bovine in supplying and consuming winter feed.

03/05/2010 10:25AM

A total of 1,941 Hereford cows from 639 Hereford performance herds in 43 states earned the honor of being named a 2009 Dam of Distinction by the American Hereford Association (AHA).

03/05/2010 09:30AM

The Iowa Beef Center has updated its estrus synchronization software. The 2010 revised version of the Estrus Synch Planner will include three new systems just recently approved by the Beef Reproduction Task Force.