Prevention Works http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works RSS Feed for Prevention Works en-us Thu, 16 May 2013 20:40:56 GMT Make pre-breeding vaccines a priority http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/Make-pre-breeding-vaccines-a-priority-207768721.html Spring breeding season is fast approaching, and a healthy cow is essential for reproductive success. Benefits of becoming BQA certified http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/Benefits-of-becoming-BQA-certified-207252031.html Dr. Jerry Woodruff explains the importance of BQA training for cattle producers. Minimize disease outbreaks in young calves with biosecurity plans http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/Minimize-disease-outbreaks-in-young-calves-with-biosecurity-plans-206793291.html Beef producers utilizing veterinarians to develop biosecurity plans are less likely to experience disease outbreaks on their farm. BeefTalk: Watch the bulls because they don't get a day off http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/BeefTalk-Watch-the-bulls-because-they-dont-get-a-day-off-205971681.html Although spring seems to be taking a long time getting here, once it does, time will fly. In the rush, don't forget to keep an eye on the bulls. Beef cattle herd health vaccination schedule http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/Beef-cattle-herd-health-vaccination-schedule-205434701.html A herd health management plan is vital to profitable beef production. Dealing with calf scours http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/Dealing-with-calf-scours-204554571.html University of Tennessee veterinarian David E Anderson, DVM, MS, discusses prevention and control of calf scours with Marc Caldwell, DVM. Foster calves in the beef herd http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/Foster-calves-in-the-beef-herd-204149901.html Cow-calf producers are well aware that no two calving seasons are the same. In some years, the percentage of cows delivering viable calves is quite high. BRD risk categorization for feeder calves - part 2 http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/BRD-risk-categorization-for-feeder-calves---part-2-203605131.html BRD is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality through the first 30 days following arrival to feeding programs. As widely documented in research and field reports, calves meeting the criteria of “high-risk” experience increased disease incidence, costs, and profit losses. Cow-calf vaccination paves the way to success http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/Cow-calf-vaccination-paves-the-way-to-success-202747321.html After more than four decades in the cattle business, Carl Lufkin has seen first-hand the ravages of disease in under-protected herds, including abortion storms and BVD “wrecks.” Cold weather affecting spring-born calves http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/prevention-works/Cold-weather-affecting-spring-born-calves-202386321.html The recent below-normal temperatures in eastern North Dakota could have negative impacts on this spring's calf crop into the fall weaning season.