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Lameness in Cattle: Causes Associated With Injury
Most cattle in pastures and feedlots are exposed to multiple potential causes of injury. Learn some of the injury-related causes of lameness in cattle, starting with the foot and working our way up.
Lameness in Cattle: Causes Associated With Infections
Infections are among the most-common reasons for lameness in feedlot and adult cattle, and in some cases they can be treated or prevented with more success than other causes of lameness.
Getting to the Bottom of Cattle Lameness Cases: Diagnosis
Making the right decisions about how to deal with a lame animal depends on how accurately the cause of the lameness can be diagnosed and localized.
Treating Lameness in Cattle
Successfully treating most cases of cattle lameness usually involves more than a simple injection of antibiotics. Knowing the best intervention for a particular animal starts with a good diagnosis of the problem.
South Dakota 4-H Missed Deadline Agreement
Form for missed deadlines for State 4-H Events
Production and Utilization of Field Peas in South Dakota
Guide to field pea production and utilization in South Dakota
Tetanus: A Storm Aftermath Problem for Animals
Of all the challenges faced by animal caretakers in the wake of damaging storms, Tetanus is a potentially serious disease that might not appear for days or weeks later. Learn some expert tips for recognizing, treating and preventing it.
Veterinarians Remind South Dakota Cattle Producers To Include Anthrax Vaccination This Spring
May 23, 2022
SDSU Extension and South Dakota Animal Industry Board veterinarians are encouraging South Dakota cattle producers to include the anthrax vaccine in their vaccination program when they turn out cattle to summer pastures this spring.
Round Bale Storage Conservation
Fact sheet discussing conservation of round bale storage.
Summer Fly Control in Feedlots
Just as longer days mark the beginning of summer, so does the arrival of increased number of flies in feedlots. Flies are not only are an annoyance, they can reduce performance and worsen heat stress. Successful control strategies start with sanitation.