https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us With the fall calf prices setting up to be some of the highest since 2014, stocker and feedlot operations may be forced to purchase cattle that are higher risk than they are comfortable with when it comes to the chance of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in order to fill pastures and pens. With the fall calf prices setting up to be some of the highest since 2014, stocker and feedlot operations may be forced to purchase cattle that are higher risk than they are comfortable with when it comes to the chance of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in order to fill pastures and pens.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58027 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58027-manage-the-whole-system-to-stay-ahead-of-brd-outbreaks 58027-cooper-weaned-calf-image.jpg As the cattle industry continues to advance and improve antibiotic stewardship practices, producers and veterinarians are reevaluating their approach to metaphylaxis, the administration of antibiotics on arrival to calves at high risk of bovine respiratory disease (BRD). As the cattle industry continues to advance and improve antibiotic stewardship practices, producers and veterinarians are reevaluating their approach to metaphylaxis, the administration of antibiotics on arrival to calves at high risk of bovine respiratory disease (BRD).

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57617 Fri, 26 May 2023 11:22:46 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57617-reduce-antibiotic-use-and-boost-your-bottom-line-with-targeted-metaphylaxis 57617-gillespie-progressive-cattle-2.jpg Digital dermatitis (DD) has been a problem in dairies for a long time and is becoming more prevalent in beef cattle, says Terry Engelken, a professor in the college of veterinary medicine at Iowa State University. Digital dermatitis (DD) has been a problem in dairies for a long time and is becoming more prevalent in beef cattle, says Terry Engelken, a professor in the college of veterinary medicine at Iowa State University.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57028 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:32:03 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57028-digital-dermatitis-or-hairy-heel-wart-is-not-just-a-dairy-issue 57028-thomas-lesion.jpg It is that time of year again. We are in the middle of summer, and one of our biggest concerns is managing heat stress in beef cattle corrals. http://www.agproud.com/articles/53537 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:08:15 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/53537-10-tips-for-managing-heat-stress-in-the-corral 072921-charban-heat-stress.jpg