Cattle

  1. Cattle Lice

    Cattle Lice
    By: Dr. Jay Bobb Last year we saw an explosion of lice on the local cattle herds, with loss of hair, constant itching and decreased performance.  Producers had lice infestations regardless of the products they had used for the fall treatment plans.  Due to a large number of questions on lice control I did some checking and decided it was...
  2. Weathering the Low Milk Prices

    Weathering the Low Milk Prices
    By: Dr. Larry Goelz Throughout 2017 we have seen great production in dairy nationwide.  With a minimal increase in processing, we have entered an oversupply of milk, resulting in lower milk prices.  This oversupply has resulted in many processing plants trimming the Somatic Cell Count premiums, eliminating rBST premiums and shirking volume premiums.  Quite simply, there is too much milk...
  3. Scours Prevention

    Scours Prevention
    By Dr. Brett Kroeze It is that time of year again when we start to see new life in the bovine world.  With the new arrival of next year’s profits, it is important to try and decrease the disease processes that go along with it, such as scours. Especially when we are calving early and in confined areas when the...
  4. Game Changers in 75 Years of Veterinary Medicine

    Game Changers in 75 Years of Veterinary Medicine
    Pipestone Veterinary Services is proud to be celebrating 75 years of serving clients this year.  It’s astounding how much has changed in 75 years of animal care.  Here is my list of the most significant changes since 1942: Transportation. In 1942 livestock were herded or transported by small trucks and the most efficient method of moving large numbers was by...
  5. Calving Time Reflections

    By Dr. Jay Bobb I think over the last thirty years that I have been in Veterinary practice there have been significant changes for the better in the beef cattle industry.   There is no doubt that both the purebred and commercial cow calf producer have faced numerous challenges and found solutions to improve both the welfare and health of their herds...
  6. Culling Strategy: Should She Stay or Go?

    Culling Strategy: Should She Stay or Go?
    Culling – as boring of a subject it may be, your culling strategy is an important factor in the health and future of your herd.  Culling “strategy” is something that is highly variable from farm-to-farm.  First, having a culling strategy implies that you have a choice, and we all know that, far too often, these choices seem to make themselves. ...
  7. Veterinary Feed Directive

    Veterinary Feed Directive
    Veterinary Feed Directive The new Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) regulations will be going into effect January 1st, 2017.  What does this mean for your operation? These FAQ’s should help shed some light: What prompted the government to change the rules regarding antibiotic use in food animals?  Why now? These rules are in response to the concern of antibiotic resistance in...
  8. Spring Labor Saving Tips for Cattlemen

    Spring Labor Saving Tips for Cattlemen
    By Dr. Larry Goelz Spring is a busy time of the year with beef cows calving and corn planting around the corner.  One of the best parts of being a Veterinarian is learning about the innovative ways some of our client find to save time and labor.  Take a look at these labor saving tips picked up from some of...
  9. Salmonella in Dairy Cattle

    Salmonella in Dairy Cattle
    By Dr. Curt Vlietstra Salmonella in dairy cattle can be a devastating disease in cows and calves of any age or stage of production.  Treatment is difficult, and protection from vaccines is no guarantee, which makes this one of the more frustrating diseases for farmers and veterinarians to deal with.  Salmonella can certainly be an important disease in beef cattle as...
  10. Pipestone Livestock Auction Market

    Pipestone Livestock Auction Market
    “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” The old adage can apply to many things about modern agriculture. While technologies and management practices are changing many things about how livestock are raised, successful farms and businesses are still built on relationships and a commitment to animal care. That focus on customer service and animal care has been...

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