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News & Notes

March 05, 2025 By Shauna Hermel

This edition of “News & Notes” includes suspension of CTA reporting requirements for American citizens; date and location for CattleCon 2026; agreement to commercialize an HPAI vaccine for use in dairy cattle; a CSU course on helping small farms survive, thrive; and other interesting headlines pulled from the news.

Liver Flukes — An Increasing Problem in Cattle

March 05, 2025 By Heather Smith Thomas

The fluke life cycle explained and how to mitigate their effects.

cientists discovered aggression is only one of many ways black and turkey vultures compete for food. [Photo by Purdue University.]

Researchers Study Competitive Behaviors Between Black Vultures, Turkey Vultures

March 04, 2025

Which are more dominant: black or turkey vultures?

Health & Husbandry

February 24, 2025 By Brad White

In this edition of “Health & Husbandry”, author Brad White discusses the need for a strategic parasite control program, which takes understanding of the parasite life cycle, knowing which animals are most susceptible and matching parasite burden with appropriate control.

Gizmos & Gadgets

February 19, 2025 By Paige Nelson

This month’s edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” includes a new line of respiratory vaccines, two gel starters for newborns, an antibiotic for treatment of respiratory disease, a dewormer with two active ingredients, and a compact telehandler.