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Aug 26: Spotting and Treating Bovine Respiratory Disease
Bovine Respiratory Disease can be a serious problem when it comes to the health of your cattle and your operation’s bottom-line.  Cattlemen to Cattlemen reporter Jim Whitt traveled to Oskaloosa, Kansas to learn more about the disease.  For more information visit: Baytrill100.com.


 
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Aug 12: Weaning Calves for Future Performance
The weaning phase is arguably the most critical time in the life of a calf.  The health and performance at this crucial time will affect both the cattle’s future performance and value.  Cattlemen to Cattlemen reporter Brian Baxter visited Thomas Angus Ranch in Baker City, Oregon to learn more about how to start calves off right.  To learn more visit cattle.purinamills.com.

 
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Aug 5: Benefits of Preconditioning Calves
Preconditioning your calves can add value to your bottom line when it comes time to head to market. Cattlemen to Cattlemen reporter Todd McCartney headed to Muddy Gap, Wyoming to learn more about how the Split Rock Ranch has benefited from an added value program. For more information on value added calves and the Fort Dodge Animal Health Prime Protection Program visit www.fortdodgelivestock.com.

 
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June 24: De-Worming a Cattle Herd
The Cattle Learning Center is focusing on de-worming a cattle herd. Dr. Bill Clymer from Fort Dodge Animal Health works at the Longview Animal Nutrition Center outside St. Louis, Missouri. He spoke to reporter Todd McCartney about the benefits of a good de-worming program on your operation. For more information visit: fortdodgelivestock.com.

 
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June 24: Tips on Protecting the Health of Your Herd
The health of your herd is important for your animals and for your bottomline.  Reporter Todd McCartney caught up with Dr. Kenton Morgan from Fort Dodge Animal Health to learn more about health protocols for the entire herd.  Visit: www.fortdodgelivestock.com/beef/beef.htm.


 
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June 24: Telling the Beef Production Story
It’s an important challenge for producers across the country: telling the beef production story.  NCBA’s Daren Williams has tips on how cattlemen can stand up, speak out and be heard.  For more information on telling the beef production story visit, BeefFromPastureToPlate.org.

 
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June 17: Controlling Horn Flies
It’s a sure sign of spring and summer: flies.  And the horn fly can take an economic toll on your operation.  Cattlemen to Cattlemen’s Todd McCartney had a chance to learn more in Texas.  For more information visit:  www.bayer-ah.com/livestock.cfm.


 
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June 17: DNA Markers for Marbling and Tenderness
Genetic tests for DNA markers associated with marbling and tenderness are now commercially available.  University of California Davis extension specialist Alison Van Eenennaam is a leader in DNA marker research and has more on its use in beef cattle selection.  For more information visit:
animalscience.ucdavis.edu                    www.ansci.cornell.edu/nbcec
www.beefimprovement.org


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