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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...

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...

Spring calving is already starting in some parts of the U.S. and other areas aren’t far behind, which means now is the time to prepare for their arrival. Calf scours...

The third trimester of a cow’s pregnancy places great demands on her body that were not experienced during the first two trimesters. The third trimester starts at around 90 –...

Almost every multi-celled organism on the planet is capable of shedding pathogens of one sort or another. In environments with large, dense populations, such as those of cattle, shedding of...

Mannheimia haemolytica is a bacterial contagion that is one of the main organisms responsible for the broader scope of bovine respiratory disease (BRD). M. haemolytica is frequently found in conjunction...

Finding economical feed sources that provide adequate nutrition is a major concern for producers. Grazing cornstalks offers producers a great opportunity to utilize a by-product that might otherwise go to...

As fall begins to give way to winter, pasture grasses go dormant, pulling their nutrients into the roots for the long, cold months ahead. Stored hay starts to lose its...

When cold weather sets in, many cattle producers can take a sigh of relief as fly season draws to a close. However, the winter doesn’t herald complete freedom from external...

As weaning time moves into full swing, the topic of vaccinations should be at the forefront of producers’ minds. An effective vaccination program can be the difference between having a...

In today’s stocker and feeder industry, producers must rely on “high-risk” sale barn calves for inventory. Trailer weaning, commingling, and non-existent health programs make these calves challenging to precondition and...