While “bird flu” — highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) type A (H5N1) — has been making headlines recently, the USDA says that pasteurization kills the pathogen. It confirms that dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are considered safe to consume . At this time, beef cows have not bee
This spring, it’s important to understand best practices during grass turnout so that you help keep your cattle healthy and promote breeding. Dr. Brian Dorcey, a veterinarian at Southwest Veterinary Services, and Dr. Monty Kerley, founder and lead researcher for Boveta Nutrition, LLC, break grass tu
As summer approaches, it’s a good time to start thinking about adding fly control solutions to your nutrition program. The newly released FBN® Grass Turnout Guide provides an essential overview to help producers prepare their cattle for grass turnout, including preventing and managing flies. Access
Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? Get ready for spring turnout with the newly launched FBN® Grass Turnout Guide . Download the Free FBN Grass Turnout Guide As the weather warms up and the grass turns green, it’s time for cattle to move from pen to pasture. Not only can this be a s
Calf scours is a top health issue for both beef and dairy calves. Dr. Steve Dudley, FBN® Head of Technical Services and a practicing veterinarian with Southwest Veterinary Services, provides tips on scours prevention to help maintain livestock health. Dr. Dudley discusses: Prevention strategies, Vac
This panel was originally presented live at Farmer2FarmerVI in Omaha, NE. Weaning season is coming up for calves. To help livestock producers through the process of separating calves from their mothers in a manner that promotes calf health, Dr. Brian Dorcey, DVM, shares the top five missed opportuni
View the video below or continue reading to learn a number of helpful weaning strategies for calves from Dr. Erika Nagorske, a practicing veterinarian with FBN®'s official veterinary partner Southwest Veterinary Services. Pre-Weaning Strategies First, ensure the calves have been properly vaccinated
Liquid feed is a molasses-based supplement for livestock that provides added minerals , vitamins, protein, and energy in a convenient, cost-effective and easy-to-handle form. It complements cattle's primary forage and grain diets, ensuring they receive a well-balanced nutrition profile. How to Deliv
Newborn beef calves are now sprinkled across the countryside. Early calf care and the right vaccination protocols can mitigate the risk and severity of sickness, setting calves up for success. Vaccines will help reduce the number of calves you’ll need to treat, minimize death loss, and improve overa
Whether this is the first time a cow is giving birth on your ranch or you’ve been involved in calving for years, preparation is key for cow health. Below, Dr. Erika Nagorske and Dr. Spencer Wolter, practicing veterinarians with Southwest Veterinary Services™, share important information on how to be