Mon, Dec 9, 2024

Common eye problems in cattle include irritation from plant awns, pinkeye, and cancer eye. This article outlines the predisposing factors and clinical signs associated with these conditions to aid in early detection within your herd.

Fri, Aug 16, 2024

Weaning marks a pivotal moment in the life of a beef calf, but it's also one of the most stressful.

Fri, Mar 1, 2024

In utero, calves do not receive immunoglobulins (Ig = antibodies) from the dam, instead, they rely solely on passive transfer of antibodies through colostrum intake shortly after birth to acquire immunity. The quantity, quality and timing of

Fri, Feb 2, 2024

When the weather becomes severe, calving becomes much more challenging. Although, both hot and cold weather can impact a calf's ability to thermoregulate, calves born in extreme cold quickly utilize all body fat reserves, putting them at risk.

Tue, Jan 2, 2024

Calf resuscitation refers to the process of reviving a newborn calf that is experiencing difficulty breathing or is unresponsive after birth. It is a critical procedure that aims to provide the calf with immediate care to improve chances of survival.

Mon, May 23, 2022

As current drought conditions in western Oklahoma decline past what they were in 2010 and 2011, cattle producers across the state are faced with making difficult herd management decisions.

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

How the beef industry is weathering the effects of February snowstorm.