Cattle Health
By moving everyday biosecurity a little closer to the enhanced end of the spectrum, we can reduce the vulnerability of our industry to new, emerging, and exotic diseases while increasing the productivity of our cattle.
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8 tips to prevent trich in your herd
Biosecurity and testing are crucial to keeping trichomoniasis out of your herd and avoiding reproductive and economic losses.
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Retained placenta causes and treatments
The placenta should shed on its own, but in some instances, nutritional deficiencies or a difficult calving can keep the placenta retained. In this case, producers should monitor the cow for infection and avoid manual and antibiotic treatments.
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Zoonotic disease risks during calving season
The health risks you face when handling livestock may seem minimal, but being familiar with zoonotic diseases protects you specifically with the care of young calves.
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Reducing disease risk on a cow-calf operation
Many cow-calf operations are considered closed herds and only bring new animals onto the property with the addition of new herd sires. However, with any new addition, the greater the risk for disease and the need for biosecurity.
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Should you re-treat that sick calf?
When it comes to treating BRD, consult a veterinarian to determine proper post-treatment intervals and take steps to increase first-treatment success.
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Neonatal calf scours: Considering all management aspects
Scours can be caused by any number of environmental factors and can quickly overwhelm a herd during calving season. Understanding what specific steps you can take on your operation to reduce risk could pay big dividends.
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Good bacteria: The answer to clostridium
How can producers help cattle survive and thrive against opportunistic pathogens? When bacterial pathogens like clostridium are the issue, proper utilization of good bacteria can be a powerful answer.
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Histophilosis-caused issues in feedlot cattle
H. somni can be difficult to detect and treat and can cause a variety of clinical syndromes in feedlot cattle including pneumonia, thrombotic meningoencephalitis (TME), reproductive disease, joint infections and more.
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Unraveling the diverse aspects of pain mitigation
Cattle producers understand procedures such as castration and dehorning cause pain. But while research continues, questions like "How intense is the pain, how can we measure it, and what can be done about it?" still lack concrete answers.
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