Cattle Health - Articles - Page 7

Internal parasites wreak havoc on more than growth rates

Growth, milk production, immune function and reproduction can all be compromised with internal parasites. An effective deworming program is critical for an efficient operation.

April 26, 2023

Grant Crawford

Cattle producers invest their time and resources in the best vaccination protocols and nutritional programs. However, these efforts are not fully utilized without an effective deworming strategy. Why?

Heat stress toolbox: Preparing cattle for summer

Producers should know the signs and remedies to help cattle cope with heat and maintain their health.

April 20, 2023

Heidi Doering-Resch

Going from the winter lows to summer highs often leaves cattle without the proper coping mechanisms. Seeing the signs of heat stress and being prepared can help your cattle recover in a safe manner and allow you to mitigate performance and economic loss before it becomes largely impactful.

Thinking beyond VL5 for reproductive vaccines

When thinking about pre-breeding vaccines, the first thought is often protecting against vibrosis and leptospirosis. However, there are a few other disease challenges that may have a larger effect on the overall herd.

April 5, 2023

Jeff Sarchet

As cow-calf producers and veterinarians evaluate options for pre-breeding vaccinations on heifers and cows, it is critical to think about the long-term effects of the disease pathogens that you are protecting against.

Preparing for the upcoming OTC antibiotic rules

April 3, 2023

Austin C. Vincent

This year it is important for ranchers to prepare for upcoming changes to the rules regarding purchasing medically important antibiotics.

Managing beef cattle hoof health

Taking a proactive, nutrition-based approach can greatly enhance your herd’s ability to combat the pathogens that cause foot rot and digital dermatitis.

March 30, 2023

Dwight Kickhafer

Hoof health impacts every aspect of your beef herd’s profitability. Managing for hoof health through environmental challenges and seasonal change is critical for your cattle to achieve lifetime performance.

Pinkeye: A cattle producer’s nemesis

March 25, 2023

Jason Anderson

Hate dealing with pinkeye? Isn’t it a summer issue? So why do outbreaks occur at unusual times of the year?

Digital dermatitis or 'hairy heel wart' is not just a dairy issue

For many feedyards, digital dermatitis is rapidly becoming the most common cause of lameness. Understanding its causes, as well as prevention and early treatment protocols, can help gain control over this infectious hoof issue.

March 8, 2023

Heather Smith Thomas

Digital dermatitis (DD) has been a problem in dairies for a long time and is becoming more prevalent in beef cattle, says Terry Engelken, a professor in the college of veterinary medicine at Iowa State University.

Precision animal management: What is it and how can it help you?

Thanks to new technologies, producers can manage cattle more precisely and efficiently. Learn how to apply precision animal management practices on your operation.

February 28, 2023

Ali Klatt

Expanding working facilities. Switching to a feeding software. Building another sorting pen. Adding calving pens. We all have something we wish we did sooner. Once we finally got around to it, we wonder, “Why the heck did I wait so long?”

Can you take biosecurity from 0 to 60 overnight?

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.

February 27, 2023

Julie Smith

How we responded on the farm to COVID-19 tells us something about our willingness to go from 0 to 60 with biosecurity for animals.