Diseases
Not too early to vaccinate for anthrax
Now is the time for livestock producers to get their animals vaccinated against anthrax.
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Frequently asked questions about bovine Tuberculosis
The diagnosis of four herds infected with bovine Tuberculosis in the first 5 months of 2013 is an reminder that Michigan dairy and beef cattle producers - and those around the country - should understand what they can do to reduce the risk of disease in their herd.
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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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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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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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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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Managing mud on cattle operations
Mud and Mississippi can be synonymous. Mississippi is home to a wide range of soil types, and many of these soil types get really muddy with just a little rain or cattle urine.
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Pinkeye to be major topic at livestock symposium
Cattle producers who want to know more about pinkeye will find many sources of information at the Missouri Livestock Symposium, Dec. 7-8 at Kirksville Middle School.
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Cornell offers only U.S. salmonella dublin test for cattle
A test for the cattle disease salmonella dublin that is cheaper, quicker, safer and more sensitive than traditional bacteriological tests is now available for the first time in the United States.
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Vaccinating pregnant cows: Scours vaccinations
Pregnancy checking time represents an opportunity for producers to perform other procedures at the same time.
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Beef cattle tips: October
Management strategies to consider in the coming month.
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- 3,000 pounds of copper wire stolen from Oklahoma ranch
- Will Smith dethroned in latest Peterson Farm Bros. parody
- Changes in U.S.-Mexican cattle and beef trade
- Peterson Brothers: What summer vacation?
- Experts weigh in on lowest beef supply in 60 years
- Crude oil expected to peak and cost of electricity to go down
