Foster calves in the beef herd
Cow-calf producers are well aware that no two calving seasons are the same. In some years, the percentage of cows delivering viable calves is quite high.
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Management tips for good herd health
Most beef cattle producers understand the importance of keeping cattle healthy. A good herd health program is an essential part of any farm or ranch management program.
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Arkansas sees 4 trich cases reported in 2012; 97 total for 2011
With the spring cattle-breeding season approaching, Trichomoniasis is rising to the forefront again for Arkansas’ cattle producers.
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Cow Calf Management: January timely tips
Check these management tips to help your cattle herd through the colder January weather.
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November beef management calendar
Remember to follow these beef cattle management tips as temperatures get colder.
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Early weaning: Feedlot issues
Early weaned calves come to the feedlot with some baggage. Their light weight makes them an odd duck from the standpoint of facilities and feeding management. But the primary concern is immune function.
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Neb. State Fair requires disease test for cattle
All cattle entering the Nebraska State Fair will be required this year to have a negative test for the disease BVD.
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Causes and remedies for summer pneumonia in beef calves
K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about the causes and remedies for summer pneumonia in beef calves out on pasture, and why it's such a complicated disease to manage.
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New horizons in animal health
Alison Sunstrum, of Grow-Safe Systems Ltd., and Dr. Jay Cross, associate dean of the University of Calgary's veterinary school, discuss how Grow-Safe's RFID-based monitoring systems extend beyond measuring feed efficiency by offering advancements in detection and treatment of sick cattle.
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Genetics and vaccine response
Vaccines used in livestock production have come a long way, and reach the market only after extensive testing to demonstrate their efficacy.
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It's time for spring vaccinations
With spring breeding season approaching, now is the time to be thinking about spring vaccinations.
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- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
