Rainy Weather Brings Another Danger: Footrot – September 2018
September 2018 Newsletter PDF With all the rain we’ve had in the last few weeks, it’s a good time to brush up on a disease in cattle, sheep and …
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10 Things to Remember About “The Beef Side of Milk” – July 2018
July 2018 Newsletter PDF Thank you to everyone who made it to our Producer Meeting Friday June 29th on “The Beef Side of Milk” presented by Dr. Dick Wallace …
Don’t Needle Your Way out of This! – June 2018
June 2018 Newsletter PDF We use needles every day to prevent disease through vaccination and treat sick animals, but they are so small and seemingly insignificant we forget that …
Pinkeye Season – May 2018
May 2018 Newsletter PDF Pinkeye Season Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis, commonly known as Pinkeye, is a multifactorial disease caused by a combination of infectious agents and environmental stimulants. In cattle, …
Preventing Antibiotic Residues – April 2018
April 2018 Newsletter PDF Preventing Antibiotic Residues One of every producer’s biggest fears is having a drug residue found in the milk or meat from their farm. Before the …
SubZero Calf Care – Jan ’18
January 2018 Newsletter PDF Checklist for Subzero Calf Care Since temperatures will be below zero, single digits at best, for the foreseeable future, here’s a checklist to help you …
Colostrum Management – Dec ’17
December 2017 Newsletter PDF Colostrum Management It is well known that colostrum — the first secretion from a cow’s udder after she gives birth — is necessary for a …
Calf Oral Electrolytes – Nov ’17
Nov ’17 Newsletter PDF Calf Oral Electrolytes When a calf breaks with scours, it is critical to keep her hydrated with additional fluids until her scours resolve. In the …
Cold Weather Calf Feeding – Oct ’17
October 2017 Newsletter PDF Feeding Calves Through the Winter (updated from November 2015) As we head into the cold half of the year, it becomes especially important to remember …
Heat Stress – Aug ’17
August 2017 Newsletter PDF Heat Stressing by Carrie Bargren, DVM A good description of a cow is a furnace on four legs. While it works to her favor during …