Analgesia for dehorning calves has been a somewhat controversial subject since I can remember. We learned in vet school about lidocaine infiltration with needles including nerve blocks and/or whether ...

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has released a new video promoting its policy on how to reduce pain for cattle during a common surgical procedure—dehorning. Many breeds of cattle ...

This timing allows enough time for healing prior to weaning. In addition, the stress of the procedures is diminished when the calf can reunite with his mother. Castration and dehorning are less ...

Branding season has typically been about managing calves; identifying, castration, dehorning, and black leg shots. In this BeefWatch article we would like for you to considered visiting with your ...

1. Brush teats to remove dirt. 2. Forestrip (2-3 squirts) to detect mastitis. 3. Pre-dip with disinfectant. 4. Attach cluster ...

In western states where pastures are large and many cattle spend time on rangeland, proof of ownership has always been ...

It’s important for farmers to know what their cattle are eating. The makeup of a ration can greatly impact feed efficiency, costs and ultimately income of an operation. At Barber’s lab, nutritionists ...

Many calves will be approaching eight weeks of age in the coming days and weeks, which means the gradual weaning of calves will be set to commence. For calves getting weaned, they must come off milk ...

The COWZ ETF is a popular fund with over $23 billion in assets. COWZ has a long record of beating the CALF and BUL ETFs. Its total return is also higher than that of the S&P 500 index. Exchange ...

The calf muscles are essential for runners, they support your load and can boost both cadence and explosiveness. Strengthening them is a must, and according to physical therapist Jimmy Pipe ...

The latest Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW), released today, reveals steady progress on farm animal welfare across the global food industry.