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...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | May 9, 2022 | Cattle
Spring rains ensured a bloom of various parasites, including flies. When it rains again, they will be back in force. Significant growth and production losses can occur in cattle just from the annoyance of flies – cattle spend time swishing tails, flipping heads and...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | May 3, 2022 | Cattle
Spring turnout is a good time to think about parasite control. This time of year, both internal and external parasites are important as flies are getting well established and intestinal worms are blooming on new spring grass. Parasites, particularly internal parasites...
by M. Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM | Feb 28, 2022 | Cattle
Each year, we pray for the rainfall needed to produce the green grass we hope for every spring. If you’ve owned livestock for more than about 15 minutes, however, you know that with nearly every good thing that comes along, there’s something to watch out for. This...
