Russ Daly

The first 48 hours

In perfect conditions, calves don’t need our help to get off to a good start during their first days of life. However, perfect conditions are rarely present every day of the calving season. Prepare now to properly help these calves if and when it’s necessary.

January 2, 2025

Russ Daly

The first 24 to 48 hours of a calf’s life can spell the difference between a calf that thrives and grows with minimal intervention on our part and a calf that always seems to be behind the eight ball, lagging behind its herdmates and requiring more care and treatment to keep it going.

The ‘5 W's’ of responsible antibiotic use in cattle

Antibiotic stewardship is important not just for human healthcare providers, but also for those raising animals for our food supply. Consider antibiotic stewardship through the lens of the “five W's.”

March 13, 2024

Russ Daly

The term “antibiotic stewardship” might sound high level, but it’s something cattle producers and veterinarians practice every day. In human health care, antibiotic stewardship means ensuring that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate.

Deciphering the language of ‘7-way’ vaccines

February 22, 2019

Russ Daly

Clostridial vaccines (often referred to as “7-way,” “8-way” or “9-way” vaccines) are some of the most frequently used products in beef cattle production today.

Signs of sick cattle in feedlots

September 24, 2018

Russ Daly, Dan Thomson, and Dee Griffin

Diagnosing the cause of late-term abortions

December 24, 2015

Russ Daly

Reproduction drives the success of our livestock industries. In no sector is that more true than for cow-calf operations. The number of calves born per exposed female is a very important economic driver for these farms.