Weather Management
Most passive immunity occurs in the first 6 hours
Resistance to disease is greatly dependent on antibodies or immunoglobulins and can be either active or passive in origin.
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Cold stress and newborn calves
For the 73 percent of South Dakota's cattle producers who calve in the spring, calving is right around the corner.
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Keeping livestock water open in the winter
It may seem obvious to provide clean and abundant water to your livestock, especially on hot days.
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The 3 stages of parturition (calving)
Before the first heifer begins the calving process this spring, it would be wise to review what takes place in a normal delivery.
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Calf morbidity and mortality
Beef calf morbidity and mortality is a multifactorial issue, Kansas State University’s Mike Sanderson, DVM, Dipl. ACT, Dipl. ACVPM, told more than 100 veterinarians, producers and students at last week’s 2013 Cow-Calf at Kansas State University.
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Preparing for calving season
As we move into the new year it will be worthwhile to spend a little time planning and preparing for the upcoming calving season.
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Re-warming methods for cold-stressed newborn calves
Last winter was one of the mildest winters in recent history and so far this winter, most of Oklahoma has escaped any sub-zero temperatures. Nonetheless, before the spring calving season is over, there is a chance that some calves will be born in very cold winter temperatures.
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Feeding for cold weather
The major effect of cold on nutrient requirement of cows is increased need for energy. To determine magnitude of cold, lower critical temperature for beef cows must first be estimated.
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Research Review: Cow temperament affects reproduction
Sometimes we wonder if that cow rattling the chute is worth keeping. Recent research suggests maybe not.
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Beef calf creep feeding combined with early weaning
Drought conditions across the Midwest have producers evaluating feeding scenarios for beef cow-calf pairs. As pasture conditions deteriorate, we need to be thinking about management plans for calf nutrition and performance.
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Cold advisory tool for newborn livestock
In most normal years, producers who are calving would be racing against time to pull calves out of snowbanks and save precious ears before frostbite sets in.
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- Team up against bovine respiratory disease
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- Future of food discussion with Agriculture Secretary
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- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
