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Lingering Health Effects in Cows and Bulls Following a Harsh Winter and Spring
While mortality directly due to harsh winter weather is much more likely in calves rather than adult cattle, older animals can be affected too, and some of those effects might linger into the days of better weather and warmer temperatures.
Aphid Populations Being Observed in Wheat
During the past couple of weeks, reports of aphid populations in wheat fields have slowly been increasing. Typically, the initial aphid populations are observed earlier in the season, but the 2019 spring may have delayed infestations.
July 2019 Climate Outlook: Challenges Continue
This year’s seasonal pattern of wetter than average conditions is projected to continue through July and the rest of the summer season. The latest climate outlook, released June 20, 2019, shows an increased chance of wetter than average conditions in the next one to three months for the state of South Dakota.
Parasite Control for Cow Calf Operations
Spring is coming and with calving season underway it is important to keep our eyes forward on to the next step in production.
Does Cold Weather Contribute to Pneumonia in Calves?
Prolonged winter cold has some fairly obvious effects on cattle of all ages.
Reed Canary Grass: Possible Prussic Acid & Alkaloid Issues
Prussic acid issues with reed canary grass are poorly understood and may go unrecognized if they occur. This article addresses a little-known but interesting aspect of the biology of reed canary grass.
Liver Abscesses: The Unseen Profit Thief
Liver abscesses are a great example of an important value robber in feedlot cattle that’s not immediately apparent.
Grass Tetany: Now Is the Time To Prepare
Grass tetany is a metabolic disorder associated with grazing lush, rapidly growing pastures. Learn the factors that influence its progression along with tips for preventing and managing it in herds.
Johne’s Disease Management: Preventing Manure Contact is Key
The key to decreasing Johne’s Disease transmission is preventing young stock from coming in contact with manure from potentially infected animals.
Late-Term Reproductive Losses in Beef Cattle: Diagnosing the Cause
Reproductive losses account for $1 billion in lost revenue to the beef industry each year. With cattle reproduction, focusing on what we can control and diagnose is the key to avoiding these losses.