Health/Nutrition
Cattle vaccination—Why is it so hard to understand?
As one considers animal disease threats, it is easy to look for a simple…
May 6, 2022 · By Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist
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Health/Nutrition
Disease testing new additions to a herd
Adding new herd members represents a significant investment. Typically, producers spend a great deal…
Oct 1, 2021 · By Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist
Health/Nutrition
Keeping up with foot rot in cattle
Foot rot is an infectious disease of cattle, causing swelling and lameness in at…
Jun 11, 2021 · By Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist
Health/Nutrition
Breeding herd vaccination plans
A critical component of herd health is a breeding herd vaccination strategy. Unfortunately, there…
May 14, 2021 · By Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist
Livestock
Bull breeding soundness evaluations for the spring
When selecting bulls, producers should not overlook a breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) conducted by…
Apr 23, 2021 · By Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist
Livestock
Considerations for newborn calf health
Close monitoring of newborn calves is critical as they have a more limited ability…
Mar 19, 2021 · By Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist