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W. Mark Hilton

, Purdue University

W. Mark Hilton, DVM, is a clinical professor of beef production medicine in the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN.

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by W. Mark Hilton Jul. 2, 2010

How To Add Value To Calves

Let’s look at some proven cost-management practices that add value to calves. Lot size. Studies show larger lots add value....More
by W. Mark Hilton Mar. 1, 2010

Preventing Calf Diseases

Prevention of disease now can mean a much more successful year for your cattle business. Here are some keys to help ensure success....More
by W. Mark Hilton Nov. 1, 2009

No silver bullet

I think I can speak for all the Vet's Opinion authors in saying that we enjoy feedback on our columns, particularly when a correspondent gives us more....More
by W. Mark Hilton Aug. 1, 2009

Fix the problem

Warning: If you're 100% satisfied with the health of your calves from weaning to slaughter, and 100% satisfied with the price you receive for them,....More
by W. Mark Hilton Apr. 1, 2009

When To Castrate Calves

The 2008 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) data indicates 77% of bull calves in the U.S. are castrated before marketing and 75% of....More
by W. Mark Hilton Jan. 1, 2009

Livestock stewardship

Ask a dozen people the definition of and you will likely hear subtle differences among their responses. If you're a beef producer, a person who....More
by W. Mark Hilton Sep. 1, 2008

Eight biosecurity tips

Ask a swine producer about the role of biosecurity and herd health on the average hog farm, and a protocol and 20-minute lecture are surely to follow....More
by W. Mark Hilton Jun. 1, 2008

Preventing pasture bloat

Pasture bloat is primarily a disease of cattle that graze pastures where legumes make up greater than 50% of the total forage. You may hear pasture....More
by W. Mark Hilton Mar. 1, 2008

Planning for successful breeding

What tasks need to be done to help assure a successful breeding season this year? Let’s start with the bulls. Nationally, about 10% of all bulls fail....More
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