Do you have a valid Veterinary Client Patient Relationship?
The role of a veterinarian in the production of food animals is critical to ensure a safe food supply and improved herd health.
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Taking care of young calves in cold weather
This week has brought very cold temperatures to Michigan. Calves need extra care in these conditions to stay healthy.
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Three more BVDV myths busted
Much has been written about BVDV over the years and much has been and is still being discovered, but in spite of that misinformation “myths” about BVDV still remain.
Dan Givens, DVM, PhD, Auburn University, discusses the plausibility of the most persistent myths about BVDV.
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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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Write it down: Record keeping for the stocker producer
Most beef producers have heard the phrase “you can’t improve what you don’t measure” over and over again, but many producers still haven’t taken advantage of how record keeping can improve their profitability.
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Use Calving Ease scores to monitor and reduce dystocia
The old management adage “If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it!” holds true for many beef production traits.
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Cow temperament affects reproduction
Sometimes we wonder if that cow rattling the chute is worth keeping. Recent research suggests maybe not, said Elaine Grings, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Management & Production Specialist.
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What is antimicrobial resistance?
Part 2: How do researchers measure antibiotic resistance and where did it come from? These are some of the insights gained at a conference on antimicrobial resistance.
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Winter preparation essential for cattle herd management
The arrival of cold weather across the eastern Corn Belt means cattle producers need to take extra care in managing their livestock.
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University study using ear tag to track health issues
Researchers at the University of Kentucky are using an ear tag to measure a cow’s motion, finding potentially sick cattle before visible symptoms appear.
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Cattle comfort in the winter
As the days grow shorter and winter sets in it is a good time to review some items for management of cold stress and general cattle comfort.
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- Ag commodities seemed directionless Wednesday morning
- U.S. wheat conditions well below average
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Cornell genetic testing process cuts cost by up to 75 percent
- Angus Foundation receives $28,500 from “The Card Challenge”
- Commentary: In praise of animal foods
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
