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Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance - Research and Results

Posted April 1, 202400:21:52

Dr. Reinaldo Cooke discusses where the pheromone originates, what it does and recent research spanning production from weaned calves to the harvest...

Understanding and Managing Enterotoxemia in Young Calves

Posted March 27, 202400:13:07

Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses the bacteria that cause the disease and principles to help prevent it and care for calves.

Right Way. Right Time. A Guide to Cull Cattle Management

Posted March 25, 202400:23:51

A recently released guide provides insights into management practices that can increase the value producers receive from market cows and bulls.

Vitamin A Levels at Calving can have a Big Impact on Calf Health

Posted March 19, 202400:17:06

Dr. Mary Drewnoski discusses research showing that cows utilizing non-green feed may need higher levels of vitamin A supplementation to provide adequate...

Chasing the Elusive Second Calf

Posted March 11, 202400:12:25

Dr. Karla Wilke discusses the value and importance of nutritional strategies for getting first-calf heifers to conceive with their second calf.