Beef 911: We focus on the herd, but it’s often worth it to treat problems specific to one animal
We need to ditch the notion that high-risk cattle are somehow the most profitable
Feed testing, good nutrition, exercise, low-stress handling, and biosecurity are all beneficial for pregnant cows
The five-year project has researchers collecting hard data on topics such as antibiotic use, trace minerals, and Johne’s disease
Resistance crisis even has drug companies calling for producers to change their ways
Diagnosing the cause of lameness is not easy and so it’s difficult to know how to treat the animal or if culling is the best option
Thorough records are vital for showing that farmers are responsible stewards who follow the rules when treating livestock
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