“To help manage parasite loads on the pasture, it is important for cattle producers to understand the parasite life cycle when developing a deworming strategy.” 

Pneumonia is one of the most frequent production-limiting conditions in both feedlot and dairy calves.1 In recent years, Mycoplasma bovis (M.bovis) has exploded seemingly from nowhere to emerge as an important component

For cattle producers, half the battle to keep cattle healthy is choosing the right vaccine to help prevent bovine respiratory disease​

 Favorable environmental conditions are vital to promoting calf health, minimizing disease risk and mortality, subsequently encouraging growth rates.

The reality is that while vaccines offer significant protection against disease, no vaccine can protect 100% of the animals 100% of the time.

David Smith, a professor and Extension dairy/beef veterinarian at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, explains that awareness of BVD was high a few years ago,...

“Minerals are a hot topic,” explains Eric Scholljegerdes, Ph.D., P.A.S. (Professional Animal Scientist), Ruminant Nutritionist at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces.

Colostrum management plays a vital role in a successful cattle operation and is often an overlooked opportunity where the returns will greatly outweigh the investment of time and capital.

The importance of passive transfer of antibodies to the newborn calf is well known. Calves that fail to receive an adequate amount of colostral antibody will be more susceptible to disease

With the approach of spring, cattle producers look forward to the new calf crop, warmer temperatures, green grass and making plans for starting the cycle all over again.