Cattle Health
Clean, fresh water can help cattle be more productive and gain better. Water intake is influenced by water quality, and adopting management strategies that improve water quality will benefit cattle health and performance.
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Time vaccinations to optimize protection
Timing is key to effectively utilizing vaccines. Help your veterinarian help you by sharing the details they need to develop a program tailored to your operation.
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Cross country migration of liver flukes: They’re not a regional problem anymore
Liver flukes were once considered a wet region parasite. However, now not only are they found in the wet regions of the Gulf and Pacific coasts, but producers are dealing with them across the country.
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NCBA presentations share the importance of herd health as we build back the cow herd
As we build back the cow herd in the coming years, herd health is going to be increasingly important. Protect your operation from harmful diseases and prepare it for a successful transition.
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The strategic management of anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis, a disease spread by ticks and biting horseflies, has been historically seen in the southeastern U.S. Concerned experts report this infection is expanding to more states. Learn what the specialists say about the causes, symptoms and treatment for this noninfectious disease.
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Don’t gamble with your herd’s reproductive health: The value of breeding soundness exams
Be sure not to skip the breeding soundness exams on your herd sires, which is pivotal to ensure reproductive success on your operation.
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Defending cattle from parasitic hitchhikers
A defined deworming program, along with the right nutrition, will help protect against parasitic worm infection in both cow-calf and feedlot applications.
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Maximize immunity, decrease disease with these five calf health considerations
To give your calves the best chance right out of the gate, pay attention to prenatal nutrition and herd health, and have your post-birth care in place.
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Using mRNA vaccines in meat animals Part 2: Do these vaccines hold promise or health concerns?
Messenger RNA vaccines have the potential to fill a gap in animal disease coverage, but more progress needs to be made before a vaccine for cattle is developed.
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Navigating interstate regulations for bull sales
With bull buying and breeding season approaching rapidly, it is important to ensure the health of your bulls, especially during sale season when movement of breeding livestock is at its peak and on a tight schedule.
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