Joint KLA/KSU Field Days were held at the Larson Ranch in Wichita County and the Wells Ranch in Woodson County in August. Both events were well attended and provided great information and fellowship. You can access the speaker materials for each of those meetings here. Continue reading “Proceedings Material from KLA/KSU Field Days Available”
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Feedlot Heart Failure: Where are we, and what have we learned?
AJ Tarpoff, DVM, Extension Veterinarian
Feedlot congestive heart failure (CHF) has been recognized as a growing threat to our feedlot industry. It is important to differentiate this condition from other known causes of heart failure in cattle. Congestive heart failure is a non-infectious condition that occurs at low to moderate elevation (separating it from traditional high-altitude disease) and has observable signs such as edema (fluid) build up in the brisket area, jugular vein distension, abdominal swelling, difficulty breathing, sway back, and abducted elbows. This condition is considered 100% fatal. Continue reading “Feedlot Heart Failure: Where are we, and what have we learned?”