Weaned calves have a lot of changes to deal with around the time of weaning. They may be transported to an auction and then mixed with other sources of cattle into truckloads to go to a feedyard. On top of that, they are expected to adapt to a new ration and are often vaccinated and […] Read more
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Where does your herd rank among cow-calf benchmarks?
Productivity and health data in cow-calf herds is recorded in a variety of ways; everything from sophisticated software programs and spreadsheets to the traditional calving book that may get filed in a drawer once the calves are weaned. However, we know that keeping and evaluating herd data can help you make better long-term decisions and […] Read more
Cow-calf sector needs to be good antimicrobial steward
The use of antimicrobials in animal agriculture is an area of concern for human health as well. Antimicrobial use in agriculture might impact the effectiveness of antimicrobials in human medicine.