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Set up your calves for top performance this spring

2015-05-01 20:42:06| Beef

There any number of truths for ranchers, one being that everything you do has consequences beyond what you intend. Take, for instance, fall profits. Your paycheck from your weaned calves can depend heavily on decisions you make in the spring for both cows and calves, says Kevin Hill, DVM, technical services manager for Merck Animal Health. And cutting costs this spring may very well cut your profit next fall. On the other hand, a little money spent well now may pay handsome returns come weaning time. read more

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How to treat leg fractures in young calves

2015-03-12 18:00:00| Beef

By Heather Smith Thomas Recognizing leg problems early and acting quickly to properly stabilize the injured limb for proper healing can help ensure a good outcome for injured calves. read more

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How to treat leg fractures in young calves

2015-03-12 18:00:00| Beef

By Heather Smith Thomas Recognizing leg problems early and acting quickly to properly stabilize the injured limb for proper healing can help ensure a good outcome for injured calves. read more

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5 Trending Headlines: Tips for re-warming cold-stressed calves; plus union dockworkers back at work

2015-02-23 17:16:00| Beef

The first day of Spring is still about a month away, and it looks like Old Man Winter isnt going to go without a fight. Check out these tips for re-warming new calves, plus other headlines that made the news you can use. Interstitial Ads Frequency: -1 read more

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