NDSU Extension offers tips on controlling lice in cattle.
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Now is a good time to protect the herd from health issues.
Ergotism is most prevalent in late summer, when the seed heads of grass mature.
Producers have several options for controlling flies.
Check bulls often during the early part of the breeding season.
Left untreated, pests can cause significant loss in production.
Severe frostbite or other injuries that occurred in March may be affecting bulls now.
Now is the time to be protecting calves' health with vaccinations.
The virus is highly contagious and can cause respiratory or neurologic infections, abortions in mares and even death.
Test water quality prior to livestock turnout.
Develop good herd health and vaccination strategies to minimize losses.
NDSU Extension specialists have created videos to answer some backgrounding questions.
Producers have several methods for weaning calves.
Wheat remains unharvested in parts of North Dakota.
Now is the time to schedule pregnancy checks, and assess cows’ body condition score and disease risks.
Ergot has been found in several parts of North Dakota.
Anthrax spores can survive for years under the right conditions.
Calving in warmer weather or a clean barn could be the key to fewer deaths.
Use integrated pest management concepts to control livestock pests. The key is using the right type of control at the right time for the right duration to control pests effectively.
Buy feeds and forages without weed seeds to avoid spreading the weeds.
NDSU’s Extension veterinarian offers advice to help cattle producers reduce the risk of scours and other problems.
Coccidiosis may produce symptoms in calves 3 weeks to 1 year old, but it can infect all age groups.
Cattle producers should be prepared for wet, muddy conditions and possible flooding this spring.
Heavy snowfall and dangerous wind chills have created difficult-to-manage calving conditions this winter.
Get livestock and pets vaccinated against rabies.
NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department adds a livestock stewardship position.
Some newborn calves may need help surviving this spring’s cold conditions.
Sheep are tolerant to cold weather with proper care.
NDSU researchers study several beef cattle topics in 2014.
All mammals are susceptible to rabies.
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