Antibiotic resistant bacteria issue demands action
The importance of the topic to animal health professionals and agricultural producers was evident by the attendance of 170 people at a November conference on the topic of antibiotic resistance sponsored by the National Institute of Animal Agriculture in Columbus, OH.
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Addressing health challenges at receiving
Consulting veterinarian Bob Smith outlines some of the steps his feedyard and stocker clients are taking to protect the health of nutritionally stressed calves arriving on their operations.
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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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Can we rebuild the cow herd? Part 3
This article discusses the most important asset of the U.S. beef cattle industry…the “who” of herd rebuilding. It is people…the cattle producers…who make it happen and are the key to rebuilding the beef cow herd and expanding cattle inventories. As with the land use and regional components, there are both challenges and opportunities with regards to the producer issues in the beef industry.
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Dealing with drought-stressed calves
Missouri veterinarian Dr. Dan Goehl outlines health challenges in calves shipped to stocker operations this fall, and nutritional priorities for cow-calf producers.
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Consider windbreaks to shelter livestock
Precautions can reduce feed costs and help cattle maintain weight.
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Weather affects livestock energy needs
We are at the end of fall and looking at the beginning of winter. While we may grumble at times about cold temperatures or a combination of cold with wind, rain or snow, livestock owners need to be aware of the effect environmental conditions can have on livestock nutrient requirements.
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Ohio State to host informational meeting on bovine anaplasmosis
A little-known, potentially fatal cattle disease is being reported to Ohio veterinarians, indicating a need for producer education, a pair of Ohio State University Extension experts say.
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Recordkeeping will document production practices
The recent release of the 2011 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) conducted by beef industry researchers reconfirms the importance for beef producers to continue to focus on improving recordkeeping methods and tracking.
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Iowa State researchers seek right mix of bacteria in cattle
Bacteria often get a bad rap. Frequently the targets of aggressive hand-washing campaigns, they get the blame for causing a wide range of nasty diseases in humans and animals.
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Texas A&M, Mizzou vet schools seeking ways to stop BRD ASAP
Both Texas A&M and the University of Missouri have acclaimed veterinary colleges, and the two schools have frequently collaborated on work involving animals. A current project could have a huge impact on the beef industry.
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- Schwieterman: Cattle futures end week with sharp losses
- Oil slips towards $104 on demand outlook, dollar
- Weather report: Rain spreads across the Corn Belt
- Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
- Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower
- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
- Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
- Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
- New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
- The relationship between retail gasoline prices and futures prices
