Environment
Artificial insemination of cattle has come a long way
Artificial Insemination has allowed cattle producers to improve the genetic quality of their herds…
Mar 15, 2019 · By Heather Smith Thomas, WLJ correspondent
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Health/Nutrition
Calfhood vaccinations: Proper timing is crucial
Vaccinating calves is something of a Goldilocks problem; too early and maternal antibodies will…
Mar 5, 2019 · By Heather Smith Thomas, WLJ correspondent
Livestock
Clostridial vaccines for calves
Calves need to be vaccinated against clostridial diseases like blackleg early. Some combination vaccines…
Mar 5, 2019 · By Heather Smith Thomas, WLJ correspondent
Livestock
Vaccinating heifer calves you plan to keep
For heifer calves you plan to keep as replacements, make sure you include a…
Mar 5, 2019 · By Heather Smith Thomas, WLJ correspondent
Health/Nutrition
The beef industry tackles pain management issues
The cattle industry has made progress in low-stress handling, better ways to manage cattle,…
Feb 28, 2019 · By Heather Smith Thomas, WLJ correspondent
Health/Nutrition
Anthrax: An ancient disease still with us
Anthrax is one of the oldest diseases in livestock history. It is very dangerous,…
Feb 22, 2019 · By Heather Smith Thomas, WLJ correspondent