Livestock

Here are 10 helpful tips our team members and veterinary experts have shared in previously published FBN® blogs.

There are a number of strategies farmers have in place for the health of their cattle and the biosecurity of their farms.

A quick but important read, this guide covers breeding and reproduction, disease prevention, and fly control, providing farmers with essential background information and animal healthcare options. 

Learn about scour prevention strategies including pre-calving scour vaccines, the types of vaccines available and how to use them properly from Dr. Steve Dudley, DVM.

During FBN®’s Beef Lunch ‘n Learn presentation, Dr. Erika Nagorske, a practicing veterinarian with FBN’s official veterinary partner Southwest Veterinary Services, walked through a number of helpful weaning strategies for calves.

Learn about preparing for calving season with Dr. Erika Nagorske and Dr. Spencer Wolter, both practicing veterinarians with Southwest Veterinary Services.

In fact, in a recent trial of 335 Angus-Holstein cross calves, Profectus Feeds achieved a total value increase of $127.82** per head.

In a recent trial of FBN Profectus Feeds vs. a conventional diet, the producer made $23,090 more from Profectus-fed calves compared to the control, realizing a total savings of $127.82** per head.

In a recent trial, Profectus™ Feeds reduced gain costs by 15 cents per pound (including additional feed, yardage, and cost of gain advantage) for a total value increase of $83.52 per head at the end of the trial period.

Learn more about pinkeye and clostridial disease and livestock risk management with Dr. Erika Nagorkse, Dr. Spencer Wolter and Dr. Mike Fanning.