Cattle Diseases
The path to economic success for cow-calf producers often hinges on the ability to develop healthy herds that are resilient to common management and disease challenges.
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What are you doing to prevent pinkeye?
Pinkeye is not like other diseases. Many factors can contribute to an animal having the disease. However, there are also many ways a producer can work to prevent and treat this disease.
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Bovine congestive heart failure in feedlot cattle
Cattle with the high-risk genotype of BCHF are 28 times more likely to develop the disease than a low-risk genotype. Early results could eliminate 30% of all heart failure. This begins with awareness, use of the tools and information that is available and management.
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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.
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Heat wave havoc: 5 key tips to safe summer cattle handling
Producers should be proactive about using heat stress mitigation strategies to see cattle safely through the intense summer heat.
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Signs and prevention of heat stress in cattle, horses and dogs
Animal handlers and owners should be vigilant in watching for and preventing heat stress in their livestock and pets as temperatures spike in the summer months.
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Zoonotic disease risks during calving season
The health risks you face when handling livestock may seem minimal, but being familiar with zoonotic diseases protects you specifically with the care of young calves.
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Reducing disease risk on a cow-calf operation
Many cow-calf operations are considered closed herds and only bring new animals onto the property with the addition of new herd sires. However, with any new addition, the greater the risk for disease and the need for biosecurity.
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