Anaplasmosis in cattle – A problem for the fall season
Summer has ended and fall is here, which means it is time for cattlemen to watch their herds for signs of anaplasmosis. This disease, which appears most often in the fall months, can be devastating to some herds if not treated properly or in a timely manner.
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How good are we at detecting bovine respiratory disease cases?
Of all the different illnesses that can affect cattle, one syndrome far and away outdoes the others: bovine respiratory disease (BRD).
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Trich rules impact cattle moved to North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture announced tighter restrictions for cattle imported to North Dakota due to the ongoing threat of trichomoniasis.
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Aflatoxin – A guide for livestock producers
This year’s drought has brought numerous challenges to cattlemen. Shortages of grass and water forced cow culling and sent many calves to the sale barn earlier than planned.
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Temple Grandin discusses livestock handling
We travel to the 2012 Southern Plains Beef Symposium in Ardmore. Leland McDaniel tells us how producers benefit from the one-day educational event.
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Inventories for operational survival
As the drought continues across SD and the majority of the Corn Belt producers need to start looking at their operations more analytically than they have in the past.
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Cattle heat-stress app helps producers reduce livestock losses
A new tool to help cattle producers reduce heat-related losses soon will be as close as the nearest smartphone.
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Review session to answer questions about animal antibiotic use
An Ohio State University professor will answer questions regarding antibiotic use in livestock during a Sept. 19 presentation at the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio.
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Mesonet set to launch Cattle Comfort Advisor tool
Sitting on the couch, enjoying the air conditioning and sipping on a cold drink definitely hits the spot for many Oklahomans who have been battling the 100 F plus temperatures outside. However, cattle don’t enjoy those same luxuries.
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Heat stress’s reproductive ramifications
Animal agriculture loses around $2 billion a year due to heat stress. History has taught us that heat stress does not have to last a long period of time to have a profound impact on production.
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After drought blights crops, U.S. farmers face toxin threat
The worst U.S. drought in five decades has parched the land and decimated crops. It now threatens to deal a second blow to farmers, who may have to throw out tonnes of toxic feed.
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- Beef is the centerpiece of many wacky minor league stadium menus
- Commentary: Message to Occupy Monsanto: Occupy yourself
- Canada cattle report: Canadian steer, heifer prices steady
- A conversation with Dr. Jim Marsden about the safety of beef
- Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
- Nearly 1,000 emaciated cattle found on N.M. ranch
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
