Articles by Tony Hawkins
Colic can be a serious problem for horses, but with good on-farm management and a good relationship with your vet, you can reduce risk and get a jump-start on treatment.
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Time to prepare: Fall processing recommendations for weaning-aged calves
It’s time to make plans for processing weaning-aged calves. Producers have many choices to make, including vaccinations, implant options and deworming strategies.
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Signs and prevention of heat stress in cattle, horses and dogs
Animal handlers and owners should be vigilant in watching for and preventing heat stress in their livestock and pets as temperatures spike in the summer months.
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Threading the needle: Single-use syringes vs. repeater syringes
The decision between single-use and repeater syringes depends on each operation’s risk of disease transmission and should always be reinforced by good vaccination protocols.
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8 tips to prevent trich in your herd
Biosecurity and testing are crucial to keeping trichomoniasis out of your herd and avoiding reproductive and economic losses.
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3 tips to keep in mind this calving season
Make calving season more successful by ensuring adequate colostrum, preventing cold stress and having a calving kit at the ready.
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Be prepared to assist during calving: Part 2
A veterinarian offers six best practices for safely pulling a calf.
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Be prepared to assist during calving: Part 1
When to intervene and how to identify and navigate common malpresentations
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Stockers: Prepping calves for transition to the feedlot
A well-timed vaccination protocol, a period of backgrounding and low-stress transportation practices can improve calf health and profitability.
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Protect ranch dogs from parasites
Taking preventative measures can keep working dogs healthy and active as they fulfill their roles on the ranch.
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