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Pre-weaning Pneumonia in South Dakota Beef Herd: A Persistent Problem, Suddenly Gone
This case report describes a southeastern South Dakota cow-calf herd’s experiences with pre-weaning pneumonia. Unlike many beef herds that experience pneumonia in calves on pasture, this herd’s problems were consistent year after year: widespread calf illness was documented in each of 6 consecutive summers. Anecdotally at least, the occurrence of pre-weaning pneumonia in beef herds is more likely to be sporadic and unpredictable from year to year. This herd’s persistent problems were followed by a year in which, after a change in calf vaccination protocol (informed by herd diagnostics), very little pre-weaning pneumonia was observed.
Permitting Considerations for Riparian Areas
Streams and riparian areas are a valued resource to ranchers, providing, among other things, forage, water, and shelter for livestock. Unfortunately, their relatively low prevalence on the landscape and livestock’s heavy reliance on them has led to widespread degradation to many streams and riparian environments in rangelands worldwide.
Grassland Management School
Landowners learn the art and science of grassland restoration and management through Grassland Management Schools.
Common Aerial Imagery Used for Crop Assessment
Integrated Precision Agriculture (PA) decision-making tools, including data collection and analysis platforms, have transformed our agriculture today by optimizing crop management and increasing productivity.
The Economic and Production Benefits of Artificial Insemination (AI) on the Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch
During this episode of Cattle HQ, listeners will hear Jaclyn share their story on the reasons why they have continued using AI as a reproductive tool including:
Maintaining Cow Herds in Times of Limited Fall and Winter Moisture
Lack of moisture has been a common theme for a majority of beef cattle producers in the Northen Great Plains the last few years. These conditions cause beef producers to stretch grazing resources and feed inventory reserves.
Be Cyber Aware: Text Message Cyber-Attacks (SMS Phishing - Smishing)
Hackers employ a variety of tactics to gain access to electronic devices and steal user’s personal information.
A Guide To Water Bath Canning
Water bath canners have fitted lids and removable wire racks. While they come in many sizes, the canner must be deep enough to allow a minimum of 1-2 inches of briskly boiling water that covers the top of jars during processing.
Watertown entrepreneur wins SDSU Extension business plan contest
March 24, 2025
A Watertown woman won a South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality business plan contest with her compelling plan for a cancer support group.
Bangs Vaccine and Talking to Your Veterinarian
As spring arrives, many cattlemen have selected their replacement heifers for breeding and should be considering pre-breeding and brucellosis vaccination in their replacement females as soon as possible to set them up for a successful breeding season.