Antibiotics - Articles - Page 5

Preparing for the upcoming OTC antibiotic rules

April 3, 2023

This year it is important for ranchers to prepare for upcoming changes to the rules regarding purchasing medically important antibiotics.

[Podcast] Upcoming label changes for over-the-counter antibiotics and regulation changes for implants – with Dan Thomson and Brad Johnson

March 28, 2023

Starting in June 2023, antibiotics will no longer be available for purchase at your local farm store. Hear from Dr. Dan Thomson at Iowa State University as he discusses this regulatory change and how producers can obtain antibiotics going forward.

Preparations to treat mastitis after June 2023

With the transition of over-the-counter medically important antibiotics shifting to a prescription status, now is a great time to sit down with your veterinarian to review your mastitis management.

March 22, 2023

Audrey Schmitz

Are you feeling anxious about the upcoming change of over-the-counter medically important antibiotics shifting to a prescription status in June? Don’t be. It can be a very smooth transition by focusing on what you’ve always been focusing on: excellent animal husbandry.

Should you re-treat that sick calf?

When it comes to treating BRD, consult a veterinarian to determine proper post-treatment intervals and take steps to increase first-treatment success.

February 6, 2023

Nathan Meyer

When it comes to bovine respiratory disease, it can be extremely difficult to determine if a sick calf may need a second round of treatment or if the antibiotic should be allowed a few more days to help treat the infection.

The role of essential oils in cattle feeding and nutrition programs

With ionophore products facing increased scrutiny from the consuming public, essential oils are getting a hard look from many beef cattle producers and researchers to gauge their nutritional effectiveness.

January 19, 2023

Stephen B. Blezinger

Since we’ve been managing cattle for meat and profitability, the industry constantly searches for new and different tools that can help us accomplish three primary objectives – improve reproduction, health and growth – the primary drivers of improved profitability.

Cattle Q&A: Gearing up for GFI No. 263

January 5, 2023

Cassidy Woolsey

After June 11, 2023, producers will need a prescription from a licensed veterinarian to purchase the products listed by the FDA. This means the products will no longer be available for purchase from a retailer via e-commerce or at a brick-and-mortar retailer without a prescription from a veterinarian.

A new year’s view of estate taxes, transportation credits

The USDA received a formal proposal to amend inter-market transportation credits and establish distributing plant delivery credits in Federal Milk Marketing Orders serving southeastern U.S.

December 16, 2022

Dave Natzke

Progressive Dairy summarizes issues in the news and attempts to describe how they might affect dairy farmers.

How does animal welfare tie into your genetic plan?

Fertility, antibiotic use, touchpoints and social sustainability all play into the status of animal welfare on your dairy. Being cautious of each of these topics and understanding their effect on your herd's performance is a crucial management practice.

October 22, 2022

Mandy Schmidt

In modern society’s regulatory climate, the public increasingly influences day-to-day management procedures. Your “Big Brother” managers have hardline opinions. Their operating guidelines come in the form of propositions, government-led regulations and processor demands.