Cattle Health
Vaccinations are meant to help prevent and treat disease. However, adverse reactions can range in severity from mild temporary lumps and bumps to sudden systemic anaphylactic shock with fluid accumulation in the lungs and death.
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Timing is everything for BRD protection
BRD is the costliest disease in the cattle industry and can have serious impacts on an animal’s production potential. Attacking BRD with a multifaceted approach that includes building immunity, mitigating risk and managing infections is important.
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Essential practices to build BRD resilience in your calf crop
The path to economic success for cow-calf producers often hinges on the ability to develop healthy herds that are resilient to common management and disease challenges.
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Managing heat stress in cattle
As we approach peak summer temperatures, understanding how heat affects your herd can help you find and implement heat mitigation techniques that will be the most practical and profitable to your operation.
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What are you doing to prevent pinkeye?
Pinkeye is not like other diseases. Many factors can contribute to an animal having the disease. However, there are also many ways a producer can work to prevent and treat this disease.
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Bovine congestive heart failure in feedlot cattle
Cattle with the high-risk genotype of BCHF are 28 times more likely to develop the disease than a low-risk genotype. Early results could eliminate 30% of all heart failure. This begins with awareness, use of the tools and information that is available and management.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in U.S. dairy herds
No cases have yet been reported in beef cattle herds, and officials say it poses no threat to human health.
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Needle care for disease prevention in cattle
Proper needles are essential tools in maintaining cattle health. Keep reading for recommendations on needle selection and health protocols.
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Warts causing lameness in beef cattle
Much is still unknown about causes and treatments of digital dermatitis, but working with your veterinarian to develop a game plan for its control will pay dividends in your herd.
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