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Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Crops and Cattle, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock

Mineral intake affects cattle health, reproduction and performance 

Mineral intake affects cattle health, reproduction and performance, but requirements vary with diet and environment. Read More

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Managing calf scours

Mother’s instincts need to take over and protect calves, especially in frigid temperatures like the ones the High Plains saw during the Siberian Express. (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)
Ag News, Cow Calf, Livestock

Preparing for calving season

Dairy cow and newborn calf. (Photo courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.)

Battling BRD: Build immunity to protect the future of your herd

  • October 12, 2023
  • By hpj-editorial
(Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.)

5 calf health considerations to maximize immunity, decrease disease 

  • August 25, 2023
  • By Dr. Lacey Fahrmeier, DVM

How to properly care for the newborn calf

  • February 20, 2022
  • By By University of Missouri Extension

Colostrum is key to calf health

  • April 23, 2021
  • By Lacey Newlin

K-State vet shares tips for managing hypothermia in newborn calves

  • February 16, 2021
  • By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension

Managing mother’s milk

  • February 11, 2021
  • By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension

First meal is vital for calf and piglet survival

  • August 21, 2020
  • By Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service

First milk important to successful calving experience

  • January 29, 2020
  • By Lisa Moser, Kansas State University
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