Health

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White Line Disease in Cattle

November 06, 2024 By Heather Smith Thomas

A look at how white line disease can cause issues with hoof health.

Say Goodbye to Metal Bang’s Tags and Hello to eID Tags

November 04, 2024

A new USDA rule mandates that all animals vaccinated for brucellosis will be tagged with an eID tag with a designated premise ID.

Frost-damaged sorghums may contain prussic acid, which can cause health risks for livestock. [Photo by NDSU.]

Use Caution When Grazing Frost-damaged Forage Crops

November 04, 2024

Several management steps can help mitigate risks of feeding frost-damaged forages to livestock.

Gizmos & Gadgets

October 22, 2024 By Paige Nelson

This edition features cattle reproductive remote monitoring technology, a compostable net wrap for bales, a diverse and high-tonnage forage seed mix and a well-known brand’s first midi excavator.

Anthrax: Sporadic, but Deadly

October 22, 2024 By Heather Smith Thomas

The bacterium-driven illness has been confirmed in Wyoming beef cattle herds.

News & Notes

October 09, 2024 By Shauna Hermel

AGI explores future of phenotyping; tax survey reveals urgent need; registration open for virtual Stockmanship & Stewardship; The Angus Conversation takes on foundational traits; UN rejects proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials; biogas company completes digester; and USDA invests in scholarships and climate-smart practices.

Ringworm in Cattle — Unsightly, but Temporary

October 09, 2024 By Heather Smith Thomas

Tips for managing a common problem in young cattle.

Warts in Cattle

October 08, 2024 By Heather Smith Thomas

University of Tennessee Veterinarian Andi Lear says while warts usually don’t hinder production, sometimes they appear in locations that might cause problems, in which case they should be removed.

Health & Husbandry

October 01, 2024 By Brad White

Pregnancy-testing the herd is an important management tool that can provide a good metric for herd health and production, evaluate individual cow health status, and influence marketing options for open cows. Preg-testing early provides additional benefits.