Strategic Bull Selection

Strategic Bull Selection.  By Jaclyn Krymowski. Breeding season - and the work that leads to it - is a crucial time for a ranch. The decisions made here directly impact calving and sale season results.As you identify goals and ambitions and create a map to get there, it is imperative to have herd sires...

In the Know About BVD-PI

In the Know About BVD-PI.  Article by Maura Keller.  Within the cattle and dairy industries, testing for bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is imperative. Just ask Dr. Bill Hessman, who, along with his son Dustin Hessman and the team at Central States Testing, are significantly impacting the way cattle producers,...

Cow Health for Breeding - Have them ready to Breed

Cow Health for Breeding - Have them ready to Breed. By Heather Smith Thomas. In order to breed in a timely manner, especially after calving, cows need to be in good body condition, healthy and cycling again.  Disease prevention and adequate nutrition are probably the most important factors in having...

RE-COVR Making A Return From The Past

RE-COVRTM Making A Return From The PastArticle provided by Kinetic VetIt’s finally back. RE-COVRTM, a reliable and fast-acting injectable antihistamine that was unavailable for the last two decades, and has returned to the market. Featuring tripelennamine hydrochloride, it allows the producer and dairyman to...

Beef Cow Nutrition Before and After Calving

Beef Cow Nutrition Before and After Calving. By John W. Comerford - Professor Emeritus of Animal Science - Pennsylvania State University. Supplying adequate nutrition to the cow is critical during the 60 days prior to calving and immediately after calving.Beef cattle are the scavengers of the livestock...

Drought Plan

Drought Plan. By USDA NRCS South Dakota.  A drought plan will be an essential component to your overall grazing plan, as it provides guidance in making decisions during critical times when forage may be lacking. Generally, a drought plan will identify certain triggers, including calendar dates (that you...

Using the Right Colostrum Products

Using the Right Colostrum Products. Article and photos courtesy of SCCL. As the cold weather sets in, so does the realization that calving season is right around the corner. Now is the time to start preparing your calving kit, and one of the most essential items to include is a colostrum supplement or...

Colostrum Alternatives for Beef Calves

Colostrum Alternatives for Beef Calves. By Heather Smith Thomas. Colostrum is crucial for a newborn calf, to provide instant energy and temporary immunity to help him fight off many diseases he will soon encounter.   Calves with failure of passive transfer (calves that don’t receive or absorb...