The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) executive committee approved the organization’s policy priorities at the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, with a focus on advancing animal disease…
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Brucellosis Affected Cattle Herd Confirmed in Wyoming’s Park County
by Colter BrownA cattle herd in Park County was confirmed as “Brucellosis affected” following laboratory testing at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL), Laramie. Laboratory results were confirmed at the National Veterinary…
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New Antibiotic Restrictions Soon to Become Reality
by Colter BrownIn 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began implementing the Guidance for the Industry #213 otherwise known as the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD). Implementation of the VFD focused on…
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North Dakota Rescinds Brucellosis Vaccine Requirement for Montana Cattle
by Colter BrownBISMARCK, N.D. – At the recent State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) meeting, the board removed the requirement for cows and heifers 12 months of age or older to be…
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Beef Cattle Management for Healthy Calves and High Conception Rates
by Colter BrownAs branding and breeding season approaches, there are a few considerations to keep in mind to increase the overall health of our animals. Profitability for the cow-calf producer is dependent…
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On Friday, April 8th, The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) announced the confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two Montana flocks. These are the first cases of HPAI…
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Livestock Water Challenges Expected to Continue in 2022
by Colter BrownAccess to adequate, good quality water will continue to be a challenge for ranchers this spring, according to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist, Miranda Meehan.…
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Department of Livestock Reports Brucellosis Affected Herd in Gallatin County
by Colter BrownOn Tuesday, February 22nd, the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) announced that an animal from a Gallatin County ranch within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) was confirmed infected with brucellosis.…
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Canada recently reported a case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy in an eight-year-old beef cow on a farm in Alberta. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified the World Organization for…
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Helena, Mont. – Bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed in a Montana beef herd for the first time in decades. The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed TB in a…