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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.

February 6, 2023

Lisa Pederson

Many diseases enter our herds when we acquire new animals and commingle them with our herd. In a cow-calf operation, this often occurs with the addition of new herd sires, replacement females or calves you intend to graft on a cow who lost her calf.

Weekly Digest: Petition seeks higher transportation credits in southeastern U.S. FMMOs

December 7, 2022

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

Petition seeks higher transportation credits in southeastern U.S. FMMOs
USDA publishes ‘cattle contracts library’ rule
Other news, briefly

Assurance Watch: FARM Biosecurity Program helps safeguard your herd and employee health

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program was created by the National Milk Producers Federation in partnership with Dairy Management Inc. The FARM Program works with dairy producers, cooperatives, processors and industry partners through five program areas – animal care, antibiotic stewardship, biosecurity, environmental stewardship and workforce development – to show customers and consumers that the dairy industry holds itself to the highest standards and best management practices. Visit nationaldairyfarm.com to learn more.

October 31, 2022

Jamie Jonker and Miquela Hanselman

To help build a stronger foundation and more resiliency against foreign animal diseases, the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program recently launched a Biosecurity Program.

Safe animal handling and biosecurity measures

Stay safe when working with cattle by being aware of the surroundings and the animal’s behaviour.

October 11, 2022

Cheryl DeCooman

Working around cattle can be very dangerous if safe work procedures are not followed. Animal-related injuries can be due to distraction, impatience or frustration by the animal or the handler. It is important to know the risks and practice safety when working with cattle. Anyone working in the barn or around cattle must be trained and supervised to ensure they understand the safety practices required.

Designing a defense for a serious disease crisis

September 27, 2022

Bruce Derksen

Foot-and-mouth disease: Preparing now for market disruption

September 29, 2021

Cassidy Woolsey

“Foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] is going to be a bigger disaster when it comes to market disruption than what we faced with COVID-19,” said Danelle Bickett-Weddle, associate director for the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University.

Biosecurity and disease priorities during fall calving

August 24, 2021

Bruce Derksen

Most U.S. cow-calf producers calve in the spring and become familiar with the need for biosecurity and disease control in their newborns.

Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst

July 25, 2021

Halden Clark

There are some threats to the beef industry we must never forget, even though it is painful even to consider them. One of these is foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Biosecurity on your farm

July 19, 2021

Keith Ortiz

With the recent pandemic paralyzing the world economy and affecting the majority of households, the threat of disease in the dairy industry has large potential in regard to animal housing.

Midwest/North: Keep the pre-calving checklist close by

November 25, 2020

Erika Lundy-Woolfolk

Regardless of how prepared we are, the first calf of the season often seems to come as a surprise. The following is a list of considerations to help make sure you, your cows and the barn are ready to go.

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Reducing disease risk on a cow-calf operation

Weekly Digest: Petition seeks higher transportation credits in southeastern U.S. FMMOs

Assurance Watch: FARM Biosecurity Program helps safeguard your herd and employee health

Safe animal handling and biosecurity measures

Designing a defense for a serious disease crisis

Foot-and-mouth disease: Preparing now for market disruption

Biosecurity and disease priorities during fall calving

Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst

Biosecurity on your farm

Midwest/North: Keep the pre-calving checklist close by

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