by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Feb 21, 2023 | Sheep and Goats
We know one thing to be true: life in agriculture is always changing. Some of these changes we can prepare for more than others and we must always look ahead. In June 2023, new prescription labels will be placed on medically important antimicrobials that you are used...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Jan 10, 2023 | Cattle
In nature, cattle and other grazing species exist at the bottom of the food chain. From a survival standpoint, in the face of an illness, they are wired to try to appear healthy and fit until they simply cannot fake it anymore. As a prey species, if cattle appear...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Nov 21, 2022 | Cattle
What does a great relationship between a veterinarian and livestock owner look like? Regardless of whether you are a livestock owner or a veterinarian, we can all agree that this relationship is critical for success in animal health and, done right, this relationship...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Nov 7, 2022 | Cattle
We have had a higher-than-usual number of calls about adult cattle with no apparent previous illness being found dead in pastures around the state this year. At the point in which an animal dies from an unknown cause, they immediately become the most valuable animal...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Oct 24, 2022 | Cattle, Sheep and Goats
Many states are fortunate to be beautified and shaded by an abundance of oak trees. Springtime brings on new leaves, buds and blooms in response to warmer temperatures and rains. Fall brings acorns that cover the ground in grazing areas. Leaves, buds and acorns may...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Aug 26, 2022 | Cattle
Fall on most beef operations means pregnancy checking cows and weaning calves. Because winter is coming, this is a very strategic time of year to critically evaluate all cows for suitability to keep through the winter. Keeping cows with problems costs you money every...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Jul 18, 2022 | Cattle
You have all probably heard of a cow being diagnosed with Hardware Disease and may be fairly comfortable with what that disease syndrome is. I often find, however, that there are a lot of misunderstandings about Hardware Disease and so I’m going to attempt to clear up...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Jul 6, 2022 | Cattle
Bovine Leukemia Virus is a viral cause of cancer in adult cattle. For many cattle producers, this disease may be unfamiliar, but there are a few things that the cow-calf producer needs to know about this virus. 1. Bovine Leukemia Virus is classified as an oncogenic...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Jun 10, 2022 | Cattle
I have recently had conversations with veterinarians dealing with BVD-related problems with their clients’ herds. From abortion in cow herds to respiratory disease and poor production in stocker calves, BVD wears many masks. It is worth reviewing exactly what BVD can...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Jun 3, 2022 | Cattle
Spring and summer are times when we often see lameness issues in cattle. The most common cause of lameness identified on the ranch this time of year is footrot, an infection of the skin between the toes of cattle that extends into underlying tissues and can cause...
