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2013 — The year for pre-breeding vaccinations
If ever there was a year to use pre-breeding vaccinations, 2013 is likely to be it. Stressed cattle weakened by heat, drought and poor nutrition in 2012 face a heightened threat of infectious reproductive disease.
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Get BQA certified – for free
Anytime is a good time to undergo Beef Quality Assurance training and certification, but the next few weeks offer a perfect time for you, your family members and employees to obtain or renew your BQA certificate. That’s because Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc (BIVI) has partnered with the BQA program to offer the training at no cost to participants through March 15.
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Free BQA certification this month for beef and dairy producers
Your checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is giving you the chance to become certified for free thanks to a partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. and the Beef Cattle Institute (BCI) housed at Kansas State University.
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Boehringer Ingelheim becomes partner for BQA certification
Producers get educational resources for operational improvement, and ways to talk with consumers about the beef industry.
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Persistently infected BVD calves wreak economic havoc
Controlling BVD can have a positive impact on a cow/calf producer’s bottom line.
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Handy tips to prepare for calving season
Planning ahead helps make calving season go better for you and the cow herd.
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Tips to prepare for calving season
With fall calving season nearing completion and spring calving season just around the corner, now is the time to evaluate your cow herd to help make the calving season go smoother and set your cow herd up for success in the next breeding season.
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Expanding the cow herd can bring in problems
Back-to-back drought years and moving cattle enables spread of trichomoniasis to new areas.
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Protecting your herd from disease
Remembering to take basic biosecurity steps can keep your herd strong
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Parasites affecting southeastern states
Dr. Doug Ensley, a Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., discusses parasites that affect the southeastern states and explains the importance of using name brand products over generic.
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Diagnostics can help producers decide on fall parasite control
Dr. Mac Devin, a Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., says diagnostics can help producers make better decisions on fall parasite control.
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- USMEF board meeting kicks off Wednesday in D.C.
- Schwieterman: Feeders get a boost overnight with lower corn trade
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Showers to slow U.S. corn seedings from blistering pace
- White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
- Weather report: Thunderstorms dot the southern Plains
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
