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...
Source: ADM news release
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is recalling the following products: Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 25-lb bag (Product No 70009ACF46); Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 50-lb bag (Product No. 70009AAA44); Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower...
Source: Louisiana State University
Bovine respiratory disease and related viruses kill 8 million calves each year
An LSU researcher has developed a new vaccine against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and related illnesses that kill around 8 million calves each year and...
Source: Four Star Veterinary Service
It’s something no one wants to see: You go out to check feedyard calves and find a nice one lying dead. Overall, the cattle look fine, just as they did yesterday. If another calf or...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Storing feed for livestock is essential in climates like Manitoba where a winter environment may make up half the year. Putting feed up and keeping it in good condition can be difficult, especially...
Source: South Dakota State University, Madison Kovarna, SDSU Extension Beef Nutrition Field Specialist
Introduction
For 75% of the year, beef producers are generally feeding 2 animals: 1) the cow and 2) her unborn calf. Additionally, a cow may be growing a fetus...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Fly Pests
Have flies been bothering your livestock? Fly control can help keep cattle happy, healthy, and productive.
Fly Identification
In order to put fly mitigation steps in place, identifying the type of fly or flies bothering your livestock...
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Why are biosecurity standards important?
Producers can adopt or enhance biosecurity within their operation to help:
improve the health of individual animals, which in turn improves the health of the national cattle herd
lower the cost...
Source: University of Missouri Extension
Scott Poock
Extension Veterinarian, College of Veterinary Medicine
Jordan Thomas
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences
Emily Smith
Graduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences
An excellent herd health program is an important component of overall management for reproductive efficiency, as health can significantly impact...
Source: Government of Alberta
Water conservation can help reduce costs, improve animal health and productivity, and protect the environment for the future.
“Water is a precious resource for livestock producers, especially in times of drought,” says Shawn Elgert, agricultural water engineer...
