Promoting health and welfare.
by Terry Lidral in collaboration with John Gilliam, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DABVP, Oklahoma State University, College of Veterinary Medicine BST: What are the health preparations that should be made for a cow or heifer prior to breeding? Dr. Gilliam: Cows and heifers should have customized vaccine programs, parasite control programs,
by Terry Lidral BST talked with Dr. Meredyth Jones DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA, Food Animal Medicine and Surgery, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine about horn health. BST: What is a horn made up of? Dr. Jones: Horns are a live bone extension of the skull covered in keratin and
When bucking bulls compete, they put a tremendous amount of stress on their MS system. They perform jumps, kicks, spins, and other maneuvers not often carried out by their non-athletic counterparts. Healthy hooves are required for a solid landing foundation.
With the use of embryo transfer/IVF, the productivity of a producing cow can be increased. to multiple calves each breeding.
BST talked to Dr. Mike J. Schoonover of OSU College of Veterinary Medicine about the musculoskeletal structure of the bucking bull.
by Terry Lidral The bucking bull industry, in large part, runs on semen straws. The global access and the preservation of great bucking bull genetics beyond the life of the bull are vital to the business. And the fact that breeders at all levels of the industry have the opportunity
by Terry Lidral Embryo Transfer for your Bucking Stock Program? Some Facts Conventional embryo transfer (ET) has become a common form of reproductive services in the bucking stock industry. For bucking stock breeders, there are major benefits to using ET: there’s an opportunity for an increased profit margin with multiple
by Terry Lidral For a newborn calf, the first hours of its life can make the difference between a healthy animal and one that is stricken with health issues and even death. A calf is born without any defenses against diseases from bacteria and viruses. The cow’s colostrum, the first
by Terry Lidral PEMF – pulsed electromagnetic field – is an increasingly popular method of healthcare and health maintenance in the bucking stock industry. PEMF is a therapy that uses short bursts of low-level electromagnetic fields which deliver frequencies for the purpose of stimulating and rejuvenating cells. Research shows that
by Terry Lidral Acupuncture has become a trusted treatment. For a number of veterinarians who work with bucking stock, acupuncture has become a trusted means of treatment for a large variety of ailments. Thanks to positive results in scientific research, the use of acupuncture has become an accepted method of
