Posted by Administrator on July 22 2009 15:09

Obama should push China on pork and beef (AFP) – 23 hours ago WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama should press visiting Chinese officials next week to open China's markets to banned US beef and pork exports, Republican Senator Charles Grassley said Tuesday. "I ask that when meeting with the visiting delegation from China next week, your administration raise the issue of China?s continued barriers to exports of US pork and beef," Grassley said in a letter to Obama. "These scien... [More]

Posted by Dr. Sara Barber on July 14 2009 11:38

What cows are especially susceptible to dehydration? Fresh cows Sick cows Especially mastitis, metritis, diarrhea, displaced abomasum, pneumonia How can I tell if a cow is dehydrated? Sunken eyes Pinch skin on neck or eyelid and look for a "skin tent" Dark, yellow urine Do Banamine or Antibiotics treat dehydration? Banamine will reduce fever and bind toxins Antibiotics will kill bacteria Neither of these drugs will treat dehydration Why is it important to add... [More]

Posted by Dr. Sara Barber on July 14 2009 09:51

Affects of Heat on Bulls Bull exposed to 95 degree temperature 70% increase in abnormal sperm 20% decrease in motility Sperm content did not return to normal for 40 days When do cows become heat stressed? This is a combination of temperature and humidity Temperature-humidity index of 72 What are the symptoms of heat stress? Rectal temperature over 102.5 degrees Cows respiratory rate is over 80 breaths/minute Milk production drops more than 8-10% Dry Matter Intake... [More]

Posted by Dr. Brian Dorcey on July 13 2009 15:01

The Industry No matter if you are a feedlot operator, a cow-calf producer, backgrounder, or a dairy farmer, BVD impacts your daily life This disease is believed to cost our industry over $3 billion per year, in death loss, abortion, decreased milk production, increased treatment cost, and poor feed efficiency. What is BVD? BVD is a virus Other viruses in this family include the border disease virus of sheep, and hog cholera. It was first documented in New York in the 1940's BVD m... [More]

Posted by Dr. Brian Dorcey on July 13 2009 13:39

Mycoplasma bovis - 3 clinical syndromes:   Feedlot pneumonia/arthritis Mastitis Calf pneumonia/arthritis/otitis media An emerging cause of bacterial pneumonia in cattle Mycoplasma bovis* M. bovirhinis M. arginini M. dispar M. californicum *Most common/significant Mycoplasma bovis -Feedlot pneumonia/arthritis Clinical signs: Acute - chronic pneumonia Nasal discharge Depression Rapid respiration Polyarthritis (may or may not be seen) Affects lower joint... [More]

Posted by Dr. Brian Dorcey on June 26 2009 11:29

Factors that impact the cows Authored By: Dr. Dorcey Feeding space per cow Pre-fresh housing Fresh cow housing Planned transition pen moves Fresh cow screening and exams Transition diet ration sorting Body condition, pre-calving

Posted by Dr. Travis White on June 26 2009 08:58

  With summer fast approaching it is time to think about fly management and control for our cattle operations. "Horn" and "face" flies are more numerous on pastured and range cattle than on feedlot animals. This occurs because horn fly eggs are deposited in fresh cow manure and develop there. The manure patties in feedlots are much more likely to be stepped on, broken up and the fly cycle disrupted. "Horn" flies stay on the cattle continuously and suck blood, which causes irritation as wel... [More]

Posted by Administrator on June 24 2009 15:19

Introduction If someone could develop a green cow, it would make the life of a producer less stressful and more profitable. What do I mean by green cow, a cow that makes its own food instead of supplying the food necessary for growth and development? We know that will likely never happen, so in times of higher feed prices and lower cattle prices (an oxymoron), the decisions will get tougher, strategy will become a management practice and creativity will become a common word around the homestead... [More]

Posted by Administrator on June 12 2009 11:43

Calves Administered Product Dose Withdrawl   On Arrival Onset 2 cc IN 21 days     Bo-Se 3 cc SQ 0     Mycoplasma bovis 2 cc SQ 21 days     Excede 1 cc administered in ear 0     Weigh and tag       Day 2 SRP 1 cc SQ 60 days   Day 1-14 BMD Water Soluble 1 packet/100 hd once/day 21 days   Day 1-21 Crypto Relief 2 cc twice a day 0 ... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 11 2009 11:43

Systemic Antibiotics: Naxcel or Excenel – 2 cc/cwt per day for 4 days IM Withdrawal: No milk Excenel= 2 day slaughter, Naxcel = 0 slaughter Bovimycin – 2 cc/cwt per day for 4 days IM Withdrawal: 48 hrs (2 days) milk 14 day slaughter Polyflex 400 mg/ml – 1.25cc/cwt per day for 3-5 days IM Withdrawal: 48 hrs (2 days) milk 6 days slaughter Oxytetracycline 100 mg/ml – 4.5 cc/cwt IV or IM (Give IV very slowly) Withdrawal: 144 hrs (6 days) milk 35 days slaughter LA ... [More]