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Part II: Johne’s Disease and Detection in Beef Cattle – Frequently Asked Questions
By: Michelle Arnold, DVM, MPH UK Ruminant Extension Veterinarian – July 2019
Johne’s (pronounced Yo-knees) Disease is a chronic, fatal disease characterized by profuse, watery diarrhea and weight loss or “wasting” in adult cattle (see Figure 1). Although it is… Continue reading
Proper vaccine storage is critical to disease protection
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist
Each year cow calf producers spend thousands of dollars for vaccine products to immunize calves, replacement heifers, and adult cows and bulls. A vaccine can cost over $3.00 a head,… Continue reading
Tackling the economics of young calf respiratory disease
Protecting calves from respiratory disease can be a positive for animal well-being and bottom line
Calving season is approaching in fall calving areas and getting those calves off to a healthy start is top of mind for cattle producers. Preventing… Continue reading
Johne’s Disease and Detection in Beef Cattle – Part II, Recommended Herd Testing for Johne’s Disease
By: Michelle Arnold, DVM, MPH UK Ruminant Extension Veterinarian
Johne’s (pronounced Yo-knees) Disease is a chronic, fatal disease characterized by profuse, watery diarrhea and weight loss or “wasting” in adult cattle (see Figure 1). Although it is a disease of… Continue reading
The 411 on Ticks in Livestock Production
By: Jill J. Dunkel
In the mid-1800s, producers in northern states recognized the correlation between Texas cattle driven northward in the summer and massive death losses in northern cattle. The culprit – ticks on the Texas cattle that carried “Tick… Continue reading
Be Alert for Anaplasmosis
By: Laura Handke
Gregg Hanzlicek, director of production animal field investigations, Kansas State University, provided a review of anaplasmosis for producers attending the 2019 KOMA (Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas) beef conference. He said, “that anaplasmosis is confirmed in every… Continue reading
- Range Beef Cow Symposium Registration November 18, 2019
- 2019 Kentland Farm Beef and Forage Day to offer latest techniques and best management practices for producers September 17, 2019
- Fire Field Day slated for Sept. 14 in Sonora September 14, 2019
- Mini Ag Conference set Sept. 9 in Canadian September 9, 2019
- NMSU to host healthy cow workshop in Abiquiu Sept. 6 September 6, 2019
- LEADING-EDGE TOPICS AT AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION’S FALL FOCUS August 23, 2019
- Russell County Ranch To Host KLA/K-State Field Day August 22 August 22, 2019
- University of Nebraska Cow Symposium sponsored by Elanco and GSL Open House August 20, 2019
- AgriLife Extension organizing Grass Grazing and Animal Management School February 20, 2019