Search results for Herd Health

Preparing herd for pasture turnout

Follow a checklist of management decisions to consider to ensure you are ready to turn out cattle.

Health certificates as a tool to prevent cattle disease spread

While obtaining health certificates can be inconvenient, the exams, testing and documentation provide significant protection from cattle diseases.

Heifer development strategies boost herd success

Proper heifer care improves fertility, reduces calving issues, and ensures productive herd performance.

Planning for a successful cattle breeding season

Prepare for a productive breeding season with expert advice on herd health, genetics, and bull management.

Preweaning calf management that leads to postweaning success

Improve calf health and weight with low-stress weaning and tailored health plans for better postweaning results.

Follow seasonal guidelines to protect cattle health: Animal Husbandry Director to farmers

Finding the right cow size for your herd

K-State beef cattle veterinarians say cow size can impact herd efficiency and productivity, but determining what’s best for your herd means considering geographic location and fora...

Horn flies on pastured cattle: Biology, economic impact, and management

Horn flies cause stress, reduce grazing, and harm cattle health. Integrated pest management is key to control.

Texas cattle producer says protecting the U.S. cattle herd is top priority as USDA weighs reopening border to Mexican ca...

A cow-calf operator in southeast Texas says when it comes to resuming live cattle imports from Mexico protecting the health of the U.S. cattle herd is the top priority.  Stephen Di...

Securing the future herd: How strategic trace mineral use drives fertility

As the breeding season approaches, Irish farmers are shifting their focus to the critical metrics that drive profitability: conception rates, calving intervals, and the future perf...

Best practices for spring calf processing

Follow 10 simple reminders and BQA principles for all treatments.

Data tools help safeguard U.S. cattle herd from disease threats

Using data to help protect the U.S. cattle herd. Susan Metzger, co-director of the Kansas State Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics, says artificial intelligen...

Producers urged to implement strong identification processes to safeguard cow herd

As cattle values climb, accurate identification methods like branding and tagging are helping producers protect ownership, track herd health and meet market requirements.

Producers urged to implement strong identification processes to safeguard cow herd

As cattle values climb, accurate identification methods like branding and tagging are helping producers protect ownership, track herd health and meet market requirements.

Pig symposium focuses on herd health and business resilience

The annual Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) symposium at The Curragh, Co. Kildare saw farmers, veterinarians, researchers, and industry stakeholders gather to focus on the future of...

Selecting the right calving season for your ranch

Aligning calving seasons with forage and labor resources improves herd health, reduces costs, and boosts profits.

Develop heifers early for herd success

Proper heifer development boosts fertility, reduces calving issues, and ensures productive cows for years to come.

Have you herd? Morven Sustainability Lab welcomes cows

UVA’s Morven Lab introduces red Angus cattle to enhance soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable farming practices.

Cattle farmers face a new era in worm control

Parasite control in cattle is changing. With all wormers now requiring a veterinary prescription, cattle farmers are being encouraged to move away from routine dosing and towards m...

Dry, dusty conditions can increase pneumonia risk in cattle

Early identification of dust-related respiratory issues can allow treatment before permanent damage occurs.

Replacement heifers can be opportunity in diversifying beef enterprises

Learn to rebuild and retain a better cow herd May 5-6 in Columbia.

Replacement heifers can be opportunity in diversifying beef enterprises

Learn to rebuild and retain a better cow herd May 5-6 in Columbia.

AHI: Higher risk of BVD infection for some herds

Ahead of the 2026 spring-calving breeding season, Animal Health Ireland (AHI) is urging farmers to ramp up biosecurity measures to help stamp out bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD). Deta...

Are your vaccinations up to date ahead of breeding?

A number of boosters may be required ahead of breeding, as vaccinations play an important role on dairy farms. Booster vaccination for leptospirosis (lepto) and bovine viral diarrh...