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The importance of water quality and quantity for beef cattle

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.
March 12, 2024
Troy M. Walz

Have you ever had an abundance of grass in your pastures but no water for your cattle? With cattle water, prior maintenance and planning can help with ensuring that you always have sufficient water.


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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.
March 11, 2024
Aimee Robinson

When it comes to timing vaccinations, be sure to factor in the time needed to best optimize protection.


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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.
March 11, 2024
Abigail George

Liver flukes, small, shale-covered pests found in the liver, are no longer a regional parasite problem.


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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.
February 29, 2024
Abigail George

It’s no secret that the cow herd is at an all-time low. As producers start to build herds back, creating and maintaining a herd health plan will be immensely important.


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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.
February 7, 2024
Gilda V. Bryant

Veterinarians are concerned that anaplasmosis, a noninfectious disease in cattle, is reemerging throughout the U.S. The initial cause is the transmission of bacteria from ticks and horseflies, especially during heavy tick and fly seasons.


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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.
February 2, 2024
Lacey Fahrmeier

While statistically, most mature bulls, year in and year out, are going to be satisfactory breeders, if you're on the wrong side of those numbers and you bet wrong on that gamble, it can have a huge impact on your bottom line.


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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.
January 29, 2024
Chris Hagedorn

Cattle are at risk of parasitic worm infection when they graze grasses. Even pastures that appear healthy may be infested with worms, making it crucial to take precautionary measures.


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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.
January 26, 2024
Lacey Fahrmeier

Ranchers have so much invested in the genetics and in the long process of getting that live calf on the ground that we want to do everything we can to protect that investment. Let’s look at how to give our young calves the best possible start.


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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.
January 24, 2024
Denice Rackley

Due to the advanced knowledge of DNA sequence and new technologies, we can utilize and manufacture messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines to address traditional vaccine inadequacies.


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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.
January 23, 2024
Marty Zaluski

As the winter frost melts and ranchers catch up on sleep after bringing new calves into the world, nature welcomes spring. Breeding season is not far away, and bull sales are an opportunity for ranchers and livestock producers to upgrade their genetics.


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