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After drought, managing calf and cow health is critical

WEBApril 15, 2024. 4 Min Read. The effects of drought conditions on the cow herd can extend beyond the cow to the newborn calves, especially if they’re born into wet conditions, said …

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Is your herd health protocol as good as everyone elses

WEBCornwell emphasized the importance of a lifetime vaccination protocol and weaning calves 45 to 60 days before shipping. “A lot of feedyards won’t receive bawling …

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Cattle health webinars now online

WEBUC’s cattle health and production webinar series has been posted online so more producers can take advantage of the comprehensive resources. Tracy …

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AABP develops cattle vaccination guidelines for members

WEBThese vaccination guidelines for beef and dairy cattle can help veterinarians counsel clients on vaccination strategies. The American Association of Bovine …

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Optimizing gut health in your calves

WEBAs a result, the bad bacteria don’t get into bedding or calving areas. One way to achieve optimum gut health in calves is to use a feed supplement created to promote …

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11 reasons to eat beef every day

WEBBeef provides a large source of L-Carnitine. 2. Beef provides the “master antioxidant” glutathione. 3. Beef is high in protein and helps improve muscle mass. 4. …

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Cattle are critical for advancements in human medicine

WEBUsing the entire beef animal from nose to tail provides us the human health benefits of more than 100 individual drugs. For example, there are 5 million people in the …

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Nina Teicholz debunks “What the Health” documentary

WEBIn response to the film, Nina Teicholz, author of “The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat, and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet,” took some time to debunk 37 …

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Modified-live or killed: a crash course in vaccine types

WEBKilled vaccines. Killed vaccines contain an inactivated, or killed, antigen that is incapable of replicating in the animal’s system. Because the killed virus does not have …

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Autogenous vaccines: A targeted option for bovine enteric diseases

WEBAutogenous or custom vaccines consist of herd specific antigens. They are licensed products, produced in a licensed facility, according to an approved Outline of …

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Earth Day: The 5 principles of soil health

WEBThe five principles of soil health include: 1. Soil cover — Keeping plant residues on the soil surface to minimize erosion, reduce weed pressure, moderate soil …

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What makes a ‘good complete’ mineral

WEBHere are a few considerations when looking for a “good” mineral. The first thing to consider is the form of mineral. The form typically refers to how the mineral is …

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Meat & your mood: Why beef makes you happy!

WEBMeat & your mood: Why beef makes you happy! Mental health is an increasing problem in America today that is devastating families and destroying …

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Weak calf syndrome:

WEBGetty Images. “Weak Calf Syndrome” is a term applied to a calf born alive but lacks vigor, is slow to stand, and may not attempt to nurse. Affected herds may also see …

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4 tips for using probiotics effectively

WEBSpecific: A probiotic should be specifically selected strains, and proven, for a production or a health outcome in livestock. Feed daily: Include probiotics in livestock …

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Committee approves $38M for 2024 Beef Checkoff plan

WEBThe full fiscal 2024 Cattlemen’s Beef Board budget is approximately $42 million. Separate from the Authorization Requests, other expenses funded include …

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Rodeos Put Animal Care Front & Center

WEBRodeos Put Animal Care Front & Center. Rodeos put animal health and welfare in front of fans. How rodeo has used veterinary information to prepare for—and …

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