Cattle health Content
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A cow that's healthy and productive adds value to the herd
Radio interview source: Dr. Jane Parish, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Mississippi State University
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If you have a "cash cow...
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Liver flukes are a big parasite concern for cattle owners
Radio interview source: Frank Hurtig, Veterinarian, Merial
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Liver flukes have a more complex life cycle than any other parasite that affects cattle...
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Disease is transmitted by ticks and shared needles, and hits hard in the fall
Fall is here, which means it is time for cattlemen to watch their herds for signs of anaplasmosis. This disease, which appears most often in the fall months, can be devastating to some herds if not...
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Look closely at your cattle and check for growths on and around the eyeball. Cattle cancer eye can be treated when caught early. If not, you risk losing the animal.
Radio interview source: Rom Lemenager, Beef Extension Specialist, Purdue University
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Humans aren't the only species that...
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Cattle need a respite from the sun when they're out on pasture all day. Prevent heat stress by providing shade. It can be anything from trees to portable shelters.
Radio interview source: Steve Higgins, Director of Animal and Environmental Compliance, University of Kentucky
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Cattle out on...
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When the temperatures soar, keep a close eye on your cattle. If you're uncomfortable, the herd is too hot, and if you're too hot, the herd is in serious danger.
Radio interview source: Dave Sparks, Extension Veterinarian, Oklahoma State University
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When it gets too hot to be outside, people can just...
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Residue consists of stalk, leaf, cob, and husk
An acre per cow
After the corn crop is harvested, one acre of residue can supply enough forage to sustain a 1,000-pound cow for up to 2 months.
Livestock producers do not take advantage of this...
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Vaccinate new calves to give them the best chance at avoiding disease in the future.
Vaccinating calves
If you have new calves prancing around the pasture, they'll need to be vaccinated soon. This is your chance to influence how they respond to disease in the future.
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Listen to the radio program on spotting the signs of a cow in labor.
Signs a cow is about to calve
Losing a calf during birth is distressing for cattle owners. Knowing how to spot the signs of a cow in labor will help you monitor the process if necessary.
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Recently born calves are at risk of dying form calf scours. Keep your calves healthy with advice from Extension Dairy and Beef Veterinarian, Dr. David Smith.
Sandhills calving system
When cattle give birth, the calves are at risk of dying from calf scours. To keep your young calves healthy, prevent transmission of the pathogens that make them sick....