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Denice Rackley

Denice Rackley is a freelance writer based in Indiana.

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Hypothermia in calves: Causes, treatment and prevention

Hypothermia, a major concern for winter-calving herds, can be treated and avoided altogether with some watchful management during calving.
January 1, 2025
Denice Rackley

Hypothermia – lower than normal body temperature – is one of the major causes of death in newborn calves. Warmth and colostrum are the two most important factors in calf survival.


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Beef cattle going high tech

Use of solar panels, virtual fencing and remote animal monitoring have brought producers the opportunity to save time and labor caring for their cattle, but there are some things technology can’t replace.
July 16, 2024
Denice Rackley

Have a livestock management concern? No doubt someone is working on tech to address it.


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Weber family raises cattle that perform in the show ring and the pasture

March 8, 2024
Denice Rackley

Raising the best kids, cattle and corn – in that order – is the goal of Jesse and Michelle Weber of Weber Land and Cattle in Lake Benton, Minnesota.


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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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Using mRNA vaccines in meat animals Part 1: What are they and how do they work?

Messenger RNA vaccines have come to the forefront of animal health discussions in recent years. Knowing how they work with animal immune systems can help producers make an informed decision about their use.
December 28, 2023
Denice Rackley

Those who oppose the use of mRNA vaccines fear that consuming meat and milk from mRNA-vaccinated animals could negatively impact our health. Proponents say mRNA vaccines promise to control and eradicate diseases threatening animal health and producer livelihoods.


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What is blue-green algae, and how do I deal with it?

Cyanobacteria can be a deadly force to be reckoned with. Good management practices and careful monitoring of water quality are critical to keeping livestock away from toxic water sources.
October 12, 2023
Denice Rackley

With widespread drought and high temperatures that exacerbate algae blooms, the risk of toxic blue-green algae in your ranch water only increases, but there are some steps you can take to keep your cattle safe.


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Overgrazing and strategies to prevent it

Mindfully managing pastures and rangeland helps prevent overgrazing and maintain the condition of both the forages and the cattle who graze them.
August 30, 2023
Denice Rackley

Overgrazing pastures and rangeland has detrimental consequences on cattle, forage, soil and producers’ bottom lines.


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