Internal parasites cannot be easily seen and as a result, cattle may look fine while being infected. Cattle with internal parasites produce less than their potential and most often, economic loss occurs. A primary parasite of beef cattle is the brown … [Read more...]

Cattle suffer in cold weather if they don’t receive the proper care. Charlie Stoltenow, North Dakota State University Extension Service veterinarian, says that livestock are at risk of developing hypothermia and frostbite during cold and snowy … [Read more...]

It's already August - hard to believe that the holidays are just around the corner! The heat has certainly been a common topic this summer, with many of you minimizing how much you are outside when you can. Looking for ways to stay busy inside? … [Read more...]

Working cattle during the summer isn't ideal due to the additional stress the heat causes for people and cattle, but sometimes it still needs to be done. There were recently 2 articles published about handling cattle and the importance of keeping … [Read more...]

The summer heat brings challenges to cattle production. A few weeks ago, there were several articles about helping your cattle handle the heat. You'll also want to be sure your cattle have access to plenty of quality water. In a recent article by … [Read more...]

Are you having a problem with fly control in your cattle herd? Some years in my area, the fly problem is not bad because we’re normally very dry in the summertime, but this year, because of abundant spring rains, the flies are present in large … [Read more...]

With summertime officially here, so is the heat. While we are try to cope with the summer heat, it's a tough time on our cattle. Here several articles that talk more about the effect of heat on cattle and how you can help. A recent article, … [Read more...]

Is “fenceline weaning” the way for me to go? With the calf market changing to make selling heavier weight calves more profitable for the small cow-calf operator, it seems to necessitate weaning and holding calves past the normal 400-500 pound … [Read more...]