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Recognizing Non-Infectious Calf Scours and Scours Symptoms
The Causes of Non-infectious Calf Scours While the majority of calf scours is caused by pathogens including viruses, bacteria and protozoa, there are other factors that can lead to the development of...
View ArticleNutritional Considerations for the Late-Pregnancy and Lactating Heifer
First-calf heifers pose a greater set of challenges than the adult cow. Supporting the health and continued growth of these animals while they’re pregnant and lactating is of utmost importance to...
View ArticleThe Economic Importance of Successful Breed-back Based on 100 head
The biggest impact on weaning weight is the calving interval. The calving interval is determined by how quickly (or if) cows get bred back after calving. Cows must go through a period of involution...
View ArticleThe First-Calf Heifer Revisited
A few weeks ago I wrote a quick overview outlining the dietary needs of a first-calf heifer during her third trimester and post-partum. This is such an important topic that my colleagues and I felt it...
View ArticleA Quick Primer on Bloat
Bloat is a common and expensive problem for both beef producers and dairymen. Identifying the causes and providing the proper support to help prevent it from occurring are the best tools a cattleman...
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Why Branding Stress Can Hurt Your Bottom Line
Calves seem resilient when it comes to things like tagging and branding. They look fine when you turn them back in with the herd. They may seem a little “off” for the first day or two, but for the...
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How to Reduce Stress Before, During and After Your Horse’s Performance
Like all living beings, horses have the capacity to become stressed. Just as stress can be detrimental to humans, it can affect horses’ ability, health and performance. Stress is a natural part of...
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What Makes Up a Low-Stress Environment for Cattle?
As a cattleman, you understand that the health of your cattle depends on many factors, including providing them with a safe, low-stress environment. If your cattle experience stress, then not only...
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IBR & Vaccines: What, Why and When
IBR Vaccinations: What, Why and When Few diseases can cause such a large amount of damage to the cattle herd as Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR). It is particularly problematic when cattle are...
View ArticlePinkeye – A Sticky Situation for Cattlemen
When it comes to pinkeye, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. Pinkeye, as it’s commonly known, is a concern for all cattlemen. Infectious bovine karatoconjunctivitis (IBK) is a...
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