Treatment of Sick Calves

Treatment of Sick Calves

V. Michael Lane, Marie S. Bulgin, Bruce C. Anderson, University of Idaho

Iowa Beef Center

Oral fluid therapy is the single most important treatment for calves with simple diarrhea. “Simple” means that the calf is losing excessive amounts of fluids and certain electrolytes from the intestine; there is not a destructive disease outside of the intestine. Therefore,”simple” means there are no complications.

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Uniformity a worthy goal in cattle herds

Uniformity a worthy goal in cattle herds

FarmTalk

Cattle producers—whether they are a one-bull cow herd owner in southwest Missouri or a 1000 cow rancher in Montana—like to have a uniform herd.

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Administration wants to combine FSIS and FDA

Administration wants to combine FSIS and FDA

Marlys Miller

Bovine Veterinarian

There’s long been talk about creating a single federal food safety agency. That may become a reality if Congress grants the Obama Administration authority to reorganize the government.

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BeefTalk: $1.43 short

BeefTalk: $1.43 short

Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service

Have you ever been shorted by $1.43? It is quite irritating, especially if one is not talking candy bars.

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If You Are Worried About Beef With Hormones- Stay Away From the Cole Slaw!

If You Are Worried About Beef With Hormones- Stay Away From the Cole Slaw!

Oklahoma Farm Report

If You Are Worried About Beef With Hormones- Stay Away From the Cole Slaw! The American Meat Institute says its high time that people understand some of the claims of those who are promoting beef raised under various "natural" systems has hormones.

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Miss America Teresa Scanlan Continues Ag Advocacy

Miss America Teresa Scanlan Continues Ag Advocacy

KTIC

Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan has broke the mold. During her reign, she began advocating for agriculture by establishing partnerships with The Hand That Feeds Us, US Cattlemen’s Association and Real Farmers, Real Food among others….In the 90 years history of the Miss America, Teresa has taken the Miss America organization off the beaten path.

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XL Four Star Beef Inc. to close plants in Idaho and Calgary

XL Four Star Beef Inc. to close plants in Idaho and Calgary

The National Provisioner

XL Four Star Beef Inc. said Friday that it will close its Nampa, Idaho, beef processing plant at the beginning of June. The plant employs more than 500 people, reports the Idaho Statesman. The plant is also closing its operating in Calgary, laying off more than 500 workers there as well.

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