calves

When it comes to raising healthy dairy calves, protecting them from bovine respiratory disease is essential for their growth and long-term profitability.  Dr. Linda Tikofsky, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, said it's very important to create a plan to protect calves from BRD.   “...

Cattle and calves on feed for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million on January 1st.  The inventory was 3% below January 1st of last year.  That inventory included 7.03 million steers and steer calves, down 4% from the previous year.  That group accoun...

Every successful cattle operation puts the well-being of its livestock above all else.  To get the best out of each animal, producers have to put their best into it.  Dr. David Shirbroun is a professional services veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim.   “...

With non-lethal measures failing to stop depredations, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized lethal removal of up to two wolves in the High Valley area in eastern Union County, an area previously used by the Catherine Pack...

With cold weather to start this week, cattle producers are on their toes because of the challenges Mother Nature creates during calving season.  To combat the cold temperatures and remaining snow, Taylor Grussing, a cow/calf specialist with South Dakota State University Extension, recommends producers decrease wind and provide adequate bedding.  ...

An animal-rights group says it's buying billboard space along along a Central Oregon Highway to memorialize 14 calves that died last week when the truck they were riding in rolled.  The billboard, which will be along Highway 26 outside of Madras, will feature a cow next to the words "I'm ME, Not MEAT. See...