Turns out that all four of the mysterious cases were examples of ‘minerals gone bad,’ says vet
The new five-year $2.35-million research program will first tackle bovine respiratory disease and Johne’s disease, as well as antimicrobial resistance
Sometimes a wait-and-see approach works but often a rapid response is needed to prevent losses
New rules will require vets to have a fuller understanding of an operation before prescribing
Beef 911: Vaccinating is a great tool, but producers need vaccination protocols and should be ready to deal with their negative effects
While there’s no question beta-agonists and antibiotics work, there are ways to lessen the need for them, says ruminant nutritionist
Researchers find well-conditioned cattle bear up well during transport
Beef 911: Being proactive and taking a few simple steps means you may never need to deal with hyperthermia
Thorough records are vital for showing that farmers are responsible stewards who follow the rules when treating livestock
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