Work with your veterinarian on drug protocols
Protocols spell out the treatment plan on farm for animal disease problems. All drug use on the farm should be covered in protocols.
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February timely tips
Follow these cow-calf management tips moving from winter to spring.
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Beef specialist: Producers should control lice in cold weather
Beef producers should be on the lookout for lice infestations and have a plan for controlling the spread to prevent animal stress, a Purdue Extension beef specialist says.
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Temperament plays key role in cattle health
USDA and university scientists have found that cattle temperament influences how animals should be handled, how they perform and how they respond to disease.
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Make a plan to prevent scours
Mark Hilton, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, Purdue University, believes beef producers and their veterinarians should shoot for a goal of 0% calf scours.
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Harsh weather affects cattle performance
Poor cattle performance can be attributed more to muddy conditions, harsh wind and wet resting areas than to low air temperature.
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NUBeef-BCS, NUBeef-UTS scoring apps now available
Two new University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension beef apps will help producers manage their beef cow herds better.
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Anaplasmosis: a re-emerging cattle disease in California
Dr. John Maas with Veterinary Medicine Extension and UC Cooperative Extension, provides a review of this cattle disease and what steps can be taken to prevent losses to a herd.
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Webinar considers new app to help gauge cattle heat stress
Feb. 12 webinar is first in series covering innovations in agriculture and rural development.
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Dealing with cold stress in cattle
When temperatures plunge into the single digits and the winds howl, people pile on the outerwear and look for warm food and beverages to help ease the chill.
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Cow-calf corner: Assisting a newborn calf with acidosis
Glenn Selk tells us the best way to help a newborn calf that is having difficulty breathing.
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- Commentary: New rules un-COOL
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- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
