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Follow BQA guidelines when treating and selling cows

Sun, Jul 09, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The summertime season is a time when many cattle producers see infectious ailments such as foot rot and eye infections affecting their beef cows, with treatment involving the use of antibiotics.

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Chute-side vaccine cooler a useful tool for cattle producers

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A few simple steps can help cattle producers become more effective in battling respiratory disease in their herd, get full value of any vaccine they purchase and possibly increase their operational profit in the process.

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Pregnancy rates in cattle a ‘lowly heritable trait’

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As cow-calf producers evaluate growing programs for replacement heifers and their impact on long-term productivity of the herd, it is important to remember that both the genetic makeup of the heifer and environment in which she is raised will affect her ability to reproduce and raise progeny.

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2017 rules means mineral supplementation for cattle may need VFD as well

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf operators not only need to regularly check their mineral feeders or blocks to be certain they are supplying the minerals cows need, they need to ensure Veterinary Feed Directive management aspects are met as well.

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Cow-calf operators should be ‘making a list and checking it twice’

Wed, May 24, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – June is calling, and that means cow-calf operators should have a good idea how not to repeat any challenges associated with the past breeding season during the next go-round.

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Remember proper injection sites when working calves

Fri, Apr 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – May is here and with it many cow-calf operations will be “working” the calves, castrating the males, immunizing one and all against blackleg, and in some situations, vaccinating the younglings for respiratory diseases.

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OSU animal science/microbiology student awarded Fulbright for research in Germany

Tue, Apr 18, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. - Sydney Stewart, an undergraduate student at Oklahoma State University, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Award to conduct research in Germany during the 2017-2018 academic year.

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Register now to attend the 2017 Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

McALESTER, Okla. – Cattle producers seeking ways to better manage their operations in ever more challenging business conditions should register now to attend the April 6 Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit in McAlester.

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Cow-calf operators need to keep eye out for respiratory acidosis problems in newborns

Wed, Feb 08, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Animal genetics and cow-calf operators’ best efforts at bull selection and heifer development aside, the birthing process still results in some newborn livestock needing assistance at calving time.

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Five myths surrounding the Veterinary Feed Directive

Wed, Jan 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – While it is true change can be a good thing, it rarely occurs without a learning curve. Not surprisingly, then, that is the case with the Veterinary Feed Directive after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently tightened the federal rule.

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What is the Veterinary Feed Directive?

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When the calendar turns in a few weeks, it will not only usher in a new year, but also tighter federal controls on the use of some antibiotics for food animals.

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Solid science backing up stricter Veterinary Feed Directive

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When tougher guidelines around the Veterinary Feed Directive go into effect next month, it will change the way producers, veterinarians and feed distributors obtain, dispense and use medically important antibiotics in the treatment of food animals.

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