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Everyone either has or is getting into small ruminants, whether sheep or goats. And there is a learning curve to having and caring for small ruminants. One thing to make…
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How do we keep from leaving money on the table? Two easy ways for the cow-calf producers are early vaccinations for calves and utilizing growth implants. If it often appears…
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Many types of squeeze chutes exist today, each with features that make cattle restraint easier. There are just as many tub systems on the market too. Everyone spends a little…
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Eventually the snow will melt and spring will bring rain. Warmer weather and excessive ground water brings the perfect conditions for mosquito proliferation. There are approximately 50 species of mosquitoes…
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May is just around the corner. Are you ready for spring bull turnout? Many of you are in the middle of calving and some may have just started. Don’t let…
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Spring calving season is just around the corner. This also means calving problems and the need to intervene and assist in the delivery of the calf. While this may seem…
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The holidays always result in multiple calls to my clinic. This is the time of year that pets get into trouble eating things they should not. One of the most…
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Over the past several months, I have examined several beef cows that presented with chronic weight loss and diarrhea. Based on clinical findings, I decided to test several for Johne’s…
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Show season is upon us again. Remember show animals are exposed to more diseases as they are co-mingled with others. Vaccinations of these show animals are a must. Consult your…
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Recent weather conditions have raised several health problems for cattle producers. One of the most dramatic changes has been an increase in mastitis cases on dairy farms. Mastitis can be…