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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.
March 21, 2023
Tony Hawkins

When it comes to administering vaccinations, what’s best: a single-use syringe or a multidose tool, like a repeater syringe?


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Size matters: The impact of proper needle selection and management

Using the wrong length or diameter of needles can cause issues when treating or vaccinating calves. Best management practices can help avoid failed efficacy, potential harm to the animal and product loss through trimming or carcass condemnation.
March 13, 2023
Paige Pratt

Size especially matters when it comes to needle selection as you treat or vaccinate calves. Needles that are the incorrect length or diameter can cause serious issues.


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Picture this: Remote cameras keeping an eye on water availability

Two ranchers share how using remote cameras to monitor cattle waterers saves them money, time and labor. This technology can help limit the stress that comes from the constant worry of making sure cattle have adequate water.
February 22, 2023
Abigail George

Remote game cameras, typically used to watch wildlife, have found a new use for ranchers spread across the U.S. While the type and kind of cameras vary based on rancher, they all serve the same purpose – to watch the waterers.


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The equipment equation: Capitalizing on what you’ve got

Use the equipment equation – adding safety and efficiency together in order to maximize profitability.
February 8, 2023
Anna Slivka Sponheim

In order to maximize economic return, producers need to strategically balance factors introduced by different types of animal-handling facilities. 


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A homemade wire unroller

December 1, 2022
Heather Eppich

What's the worst part of stringing new fenceline?


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Considerations when using self-feeders to finish cattle

Self-feeders exist on almost every cattle feeding operation, but they’re not always utilized properly. Taking these steps will help your self-feeders be as efficient and profitable as possible.
November 29, 2022
Don Cleaver and Heidi Doering-Resch

Regardless of why you utilize them, there are right and wrong ways to manage a self-feeder that can impact the overall health and performance of cattle. Compiling a list of things to consider will help you effectively utilize a self-feeder to reach your end goals.


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Help ensure herd health and prevent watering woes this winter

Help your waterers and heaters work throughout the winter by creating a good setup and ensuring consistent maintenance.
October 24, 2022
Aimee Robinson

Having ample water available to livestock aids their health and performance. “The importance of water intake is usually overlooked during the colder winter months.



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Ultrasound technology aids in advancing beef production

Ultrasound has been useful for many years as a tool in pregnancy diagnosis, fetal aging and sexing, and carcass evaluation. New uses are beneficial as well.
September 23, 2022
Heather Smith Thomas

Mostly known for its use in reproductive work – confirming pregnancy, looking at fetal gender, fetal age and ovaries – ultrasound technology has many uses in the beef industry.


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Matching a stock trailer to a cattle operation

Buying a stock trailer shouldn’t be as simple as picking out a nicely colored one. Multiple factors – including terrain, metal, length and number of head hauled – are critical to its productivity. Features such as flooring and ventilation, combined with proper handling and driving practices, will help cement a proper match.
June 24, 2022
Bruce Derksen
For cattle producers, a stock trailer to haul a sick animal to the vet, move pairs to pasture or transport variable cargo is a necessary and basic piece of equipment.
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Drones: The 21st century ranch hand

From forage management to livestock monitoring, today’s ranchers are learning to use drones as tools instead of toys.
June 24, 2022
Heather Smith Thomas
Just a decade ago, drones were a novelty in agriculture. Dr. Humberto Perotto, associate professor at Texas A&M University – Kingsville says the world of drones has exploded in the past five years.
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