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Timely Topic Archive
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Calf Scours
With calving season underway, there is always the possibility that producers will have to deal with calf scours.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Mar-03-04
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Prevent Grass Tetany in Beef Cows
Hypomagnesemia, more commonly referred to as grass tetany, occurs when cows do not receive enough magnesium (Mg) in their diets, usually in early spring when forages have irregular spurts of growth.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Mar-04-04
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Vaccine, Feed Additive Work on E.Coli
A new vaccine and a beneficial bacterial feed additive each significantly reduced E.coli 0157:H7 in feedlot cattle, according to University of Nebraska research.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Mar-09-04
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GRAZING WINTER SMALL GRAINS WITH CATTLE
Winter small grains are turning green in most areas. Many fields could be ready to graze quickly.
Author: Dr. Bruce Anderson, Professor of Agronomy
Date published: Mar-23-04
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Tips for calving season
February, March, and April are heavy calving months, and management decisions during this period will have dramatic effects on the operation's productivity.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-06-04
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Expanded "Mad Cow" Safeguards Announced
To Strengthen Existing Firewalls Against BSE Transmission HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson in January announced several new public health measures, to be implemented by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to strengthen significantly the multiple existing firewalls that protect Americans from exposure to the agent thought to cause bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, also known as mad cow disease) and that help prevent the spread of BSE in U.S. cattle.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-13-04
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Beef ban goes at end of month in Jamaica
Jamaica expects to lift its ban on US beef by month-end when it projects the Americans will get the all-clear that its herds are free of mad cow disease and their meat safe for human consumption.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-14-04
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Reproductive Tract Injuries That Can Occur in Bulls
In order to be a successful breeder, a bull must produce adequate amounts of fertile semen and must be able to deliver that semen to the reproductive tracts of cows.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-15-04
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Beef Industry Leaders Encouraged By Significant Reduction in E. coli Incidence
Beef industry leaders today welcomed news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that the overall incidence of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses declined 36 percent in 2003.
Author: Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Date published: Apr-30-04
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Veterinarians Provide Some Injection Basics
One of the most important aspects of quality in our industry is performing injections properly. Let's cover some basics.
Author: Dr. David Smith, Professor and Extension Veterinarian
Date published: Jun-30-04
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