Beef Magazine

Health

Body condition scoring 

Apr 1, 2008 - by Clint Peck contributing editor

The practice of assigning a body condition score (BCS) to a cow is a great management tool for identifying nutritional needs in a beef cowherd. There's...

Pinkeye Problems 

Apr 1, 2008 - By Alaina Burt Managing Editor

We've all seen it. That white spot on a calf's eye that sticks out like a sore thumb in the cowherd. A quick scan of others includes a mental inventory...

Twelve truths about BRD wrecks 

Apr 1, 2008 - by Mike Apley contributing editor

See what you think about these observations regarding bovine respiratory disease (BRD) wrecks. Morbidity will vary even within the same source of cattle....

Divide & Conquer 

Mar 1, 2008 - By Wes Ishmael Contributing Editor

It's not easy being a calf. Just about the time you're fairly sure where your next meal's coming from, somebody you've never seen before wants to stick...

Immunity & Challenges 

Mar 1, 2008 - By Clint Peck Contributing Editor

BVDv (bovine viral diarrhea virus) often infects cows without signs that the virus is spreading in their body. The virus has the ability to pass through...

Helpful Hints 

Mar 1, 2008 - By Alaina Burt Managing Editor

Keep a watchful eye at calving time Surveillance and decision-making are key during birthing, believes University of Nebraska-lincoln Extension veterinarian...

Victory Is In The Planning 

Mar 1, 2008 - By Dave Smith, DVM and Joe Roybal, Editor

Planning for calving is a lot like formulating a battle plan. It can fall apart when the first shot is fired, but preparation and planning for contingencies...

Assisting With Calving 

Mar 1, 2008

About 80% of all calves lost at birth are anatomically normal. Most deaths are due to injuries or suffocation resulting from calving or delayed calving....

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