Source: Ontario Farm Animal Council
Cattle can sometimes be difficult to move and handle. Aggressive, stubborn, frightened or stressed cattle can all be unique challenges!
It has been proven that people who invest in learning proper cattle handling techniques can save...
Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Montana State University
Although many areas of Montana have received much needed rain this year, nitrates are still an issue that should be considered when harvesting forages. Oats are the number one nitrate...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Potassium (K) levels in some forages, e.g. cereals and legumes are on the rise. They are often over 2% and in some cases, over 3%. This has created difficulties in balancing rations for cattle. ...
Proper injection techniques for beef cattle are essential for ensuring animal welfare, maintaining food safety, and maximizing drug efficacy. Producers can enhance the effectiveness of their practices by following these key guidelines:
Injection Techniques and Best Practices
Restraint: Securely restrain...
Source: Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Jose Perez-Casal
For 10,000 years, the bacterium Mycoplasma mycoides has infected goats, cows and other livestock, annihilating entire herds in days.
In sub-Saharan Africa, the disease, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia CBPP or “lung plague,” is still difficult...
Source: University of California, Davis
By Emily C. Dooley
Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to water and rest areas.
Recognizing those personality differences could help ranchers select...
With rising consumer expectations for humane animal treatment and increasing industry focus on welfare, livestock management practices are adapting to balance productivity with ethical considerations. Among these is castration, a routine yet painful procedure for male calves raised for...
Source: MDPI, Roberto A. Palomares
Simple Summary
Supplementation with trace minerals (TM) is a husbandry strategy to improve cattle health. There is solid evidence of the beneficial effects of TM supplementation on the immune system. The concentration of TM in the...
With the recent heat wave occurring across much of the country, it is important for producers to recognize heat stress in cattle. Here are some tips on recognizing and avoiding heat stress in cattle from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
The first problem producers usually face in a dry year is lack of pasture. If there is some grass, grazing time can be extended by feeding grain and hay or straw in the pasture. Feeding five...
