Scours

Cow-calf corner: Preventing calf scours

04/09/2012 2:45:00 PM

Cow-Calf Corner is a collection of timely management tips of interest to cow-calf producers in Oklahoma. This week, Glenn Selk explains how to prevent calf scours. ... Full story.

Scours therapy- Hydration is number one factor

03/27/2012 9:24:29 AM

Despite their best efforts at prevention, many producers still encounter cases of diarrhea in their calves and need to consider proper methods of treatment. ... Full story.

Scours Therapy: Beyond hydration

03/24/2012 9:20:00 AM

We have previously discussed the importance of hydration in treating calves with diarrhea (scours). ... Full story.

Scours: How do we know what we are looking at?

03/07/2012 3:50:00 PM

Having cases of diarrhea occur in baby calves presents the cow-calf producer with many questions—the first of which may be, “What germ is causing this problem?” ... Full story.

Dealing with scours in newborn calves

02/13/2012 4:20:00 PM

K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about fighting scours disease in newborn calves, and why input from a veterinarian is important when choosing a treatment product. ... Full story.

Cow calf corner: Calf scours data

01/31/2012 3:11:16 PM

In Cow-Calf Corner this week, Glenn Selk explains the causes of calf scours among a herd. ... Full story.

Winter means cattle producers need to keep closer eye on herds

01/09/2012 10:45:00 AM

Cold and wet conditions will compound dangers to cattle, and producers need to keep a closer eye on herds through the time spring grass can be grazed, said Tom Troxel, professor and associate department head-animal science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. ... Full story.

Pinkeye and pinkeye prevention

05/31/2011 11:07:11 AM

Pinkeye, as it is usually named and defined in textbooks, is caused by a bacterial infection of the surface of the eyeball and the inner surfaces of the lids. ... Full story.

Winter moisture puts calves at risk in Northwest

05/13/2011 5:55:00 AM

KXLH reports Montana ranchers have taken extra care of calves as the cold, wet winter has raised the frequency of scours and diseases after the calving season. ... Full story.

Calf Scours: Causes, prevention and treatment

05/04/2011 3:33:36 PM

Calf scours causes more financial losses to cow-calf producers than any other health problem in their herds. ... Full story.

Preventing scours in the upcoming calving season

01/31/2011 9:14:35 AM

With the upcoming calving season the threat of calf scours should always be given some consideration. Calf scours is the condition that baby calves in the first month of life deal with when they get a severe case of diarrhea that may be life-threatening. ... Full story.

Preparing for calving and calf scour season

05/12/2011 9:17:40 AM

Calving season is a busy and exciting time. However, for some, calving season is dreaded due to the extra work and stress created by chronic calf scours. ... Full story.

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