BeefWatch Articles

pine needles and pinecones in snow

January 29, 2025

Can Pine Needles Cause Abortions in Cows?

Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

October 30, 2024

Avoiding Prussic Acid Poisoning in Grazing: When and How to Use a Quick Test

Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist; Daren Redfearn, Nebraska Extension Forage and Crop Residue Specialist

October 1, 2024

Many Beef Cows and Their Calves May Not Be Getting Enough Vitamin A in Their Diets

Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist

black cows bunched up in the pasture

July 19, 2024

Pinkeye in Cattle

Richard Randle, DVM, Extension Beef Cattle Veterinarian

April 4, 2024

UNL contributes to the identification of new genetic defects in cattle

Rachel Reith; Animal Science - Breeding & Genetics PhD Candidate

Feeder calves

November 2, 2020

Coccidosis in beef cattle

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

Grass seed head with ergot

February 2, 2020

Ergot Poisoning in Cattle

Richard Randle, DVM, Extension Beef Cattle Veterinarian

cow

February 2, 2020

Calf illnesses: Scours, Coccidiosis

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

Black cow and nursing calf

July 2, 2015

Summer Pneumonia in Beef Calves

Richard Randle, DVM, Extension Beef Cattle Veterinarian

Newborn calf

February 2, 2007

Basic Principles Used in the "Sandhills Calving System" and How They Apply to Other Production Environments

David R. Smith Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences University of Nebraska Lincoln