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Vet Shortage Legislation Introduced in Congress 

Nov 1, 2009

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Veterinary Services Investment Act (VSIA), which would establish a new grant...

Antibiotics & Animals Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Livestock is Important 

Nov 1, 2009 - By Clint Peck

Antibiotic use in livestock agriculture is among the hottest topics in U.S. beef production. The conventional wisdom is that the use of antibiotics and...

Deep Knowledge 

Oct 1, 2009 - By Wes Ishmael, Contributing Editor

While their peers took a summer break or enjoyed internships with regular hours, some veterinary students put in 12-hour days slogging through feedlots...

Gunning for a New Old BVDV Strain 

Sep 1, 2009 - By Wes Ishmael

What caught our eye was the number of late-day pulls that we couldn't explain, says Scott Anderson, assistant manager for CRI Feeders of Guymon, OK. There...

Fix the problem 

Aug 1, 2009 - W. Mark Hilton

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, stop...

TB Dos and Don'ts 

Aug 1, 2009

Don't: Commingle breeding and replacement cattle with high-risk cattle. Buy replacements or breeding cattle without a negative TB test certificate. Wear...

New Mexico Gets Split TB Status 

Mar 27, 2009 - By Burt Rutherford

USDA last Friday granted “split state” status to New Mexico as the state attempts to clean up bovine tuberculosis (TB)....

Louisiana Initiates Trich Rules 

Mar 27, 2009 - -- Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry release

Effective March 18, Louisiana initiated emergency rules to prevent the spread of bovine trichomoniasis (trich) in the state’s cattle herds. ...

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