With many producers’ cows safely calved and the youngsters looking shiny, a natural question arises – what will keep them healthy and growing through the remainder of the hot summer?
Find information about vaccination protocols, disease control, biosecurity, and working with your veterinarian on antibiotic treatment.
With many producers’ cows safely calved and the youngsters looking shiny, a natural question arises – what will keep them healthy and growing through the remainder of the hot summer?
Some cattle at high elevations suffer pulmonary artery hypertension (brisket disease), which leads to congestive heart failure. Cattle at low elevations are also susceptible to bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF).
Imagine for a moment, you are on a youth beef quiz bowl team with questions focused on testing your knowledge of cattle health.
For years, cattle producers have debated critical questions when it comes to deciding the type and size of cattle they will buy to go to grass or into the feedyard.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Producer Education Cattlemen’s Webinar Series released an installment discussing health issues in mid- to late-fed cattle.
Working with your veterinarian to develop a comprehensive herd health program is an important part of being an intentional beef producer.