Diseases
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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Don’t get caught by surprise
It is easy to be taken by surprise by anaplasmosis. Although the problem can occur any time, it is usually most prevalent in the mid to late summer.
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Disease issues challenge summer fun
Cattle producers need to be vigilant this summer to prevent disease in the cow herd this summer. Here are three specific health conditions to be aware of during these next few months.
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Anaplasmosis may be more common, widespread this year
An abundance of insects borne by an early spring could mean an earlier-than-normal occurrence of a sometimes fatal cattle disease called anaplasmosis, said Tom Troxel, associate head-animal science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
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Dealing with a common disease in cattle- pinkeye
When talking with cow/calf producers in South Dakota many would agree that they typically see cases of pinkeye every year to some extent.
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TB incident should remind cattlemen: Biosecurity is not optional
Biosecurity and its role in the swine industry, has always been a mandatory practice while some of its importance to the beef industry in recent years has diminished.
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Trichomoniasis cases continue to rise in Arkansas
A total of 97 cases of Trichomoniasis were reported in Arkansas during 2011.
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Michigan groups join to protect cattle from TB
A group of government and university groups collaborated in a $3.6 million project to protect cattle from bovine tuberculosis in high-risk areas.
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New edition of Johne’s disease handbooks available
Beef producers and their veterinarians who want to help prevent or control Johne’s disease in their herds often ask where they should start with the process.
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Preventing coccidiosis from taking hold of calves this fall
K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about a disease which frequently afflicts weaned beef calves, coccidiosis, and the preventative steps producers should take to keep this from taking hold in calves this fall.
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Cattle management: October timely tips
Check these cattle management tips for your herd as the fall season approaches.
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