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Timely Topic Archive
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EFFECTS OF A FREEZE ON FORAGES
Recent cold mornings caused many of us to start thinking about frost. A freeze can cause hazards for using some forages.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Sep-28-01
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Prussic Acid Poisoning is a Concern After a Light Frost
It was discovered in the early 1900s that under certain conditions sorghums are capable of releasing hydrocyanic acid or commonly called prussic acid.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Oct-16-01
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POTENTIAL NITRATE PROBLEMS
The first snow of the year last week forced many cattle producers in northern areas to feed hay to hungry cows. Death from nitrates can happen easily in these conditions.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Dec-10-01
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Calf Scours
Calf scours can dehydrate profits.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Mar-18-02
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Do injection site swellings and lesions indicate decrease in vaccine response?
University of Arkansas beef specialists conducted an experiment to compare the clostridial antibody response of 8 month-old heifers that do develop OR do not develop visible injection-site lesions and swelling.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-05-02
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Comparing Prussic Acid and Nitrate Toxicity
Much confusion exists among producers about the two major toxins that are deadly or costly because of production loss to cattle owners.
Author: Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy
Date published: Sep-25-02
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Plan now for Fall Vaccinations
Now is an excellent time to plan ahead for the upcoming weaning of the spring born calves. Plan now to give the calves the best opportunity to achieve excellent immunity to infectious diseases.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Oct-09-02
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Vaccine and Equipment Care and Handling
Several millions of dollars have been invested to deliver to the livestock producer safe and efficacious vaccines.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Oct-16-02
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The Firewalls Against BSE in The United States
Items have been in place for a number of years to protect livestock in the United States against BSE.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Feb-05-04
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Effect of Scours on Calf Weaning Weight
Montana State Univ. researchers evaluated health and performance records of 3637 calves from inbred and outbred populations over a 14-year period.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Feb-13-04
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