Cattle Field Notes

Heat stress can impact cattle performance long before severe symptoms become obvious. Reduced feed intake, lower feed efficiency, slower gains, and loss of body condition can all begin as temperatures...

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), often called "Red Nose," is one of the most contagious and economically significant diseases affecting cattle today. Caused by Bovine Herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1), IBR can spread rapidly...

Mineral deficiencies can quietly undermine herd health long before obvious symptoms appear. From poor growth and reproductive challenges to weakened immunity and reduced feed efficiency, inadequate mineral intake can have...

With clostridial infections on the rise—and vaccines and antibiotics harder to access—producers are facing increased risk this season. This post explores the most common Clostridium strains in cattle, why outbreaks...

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...