Artificial insemination is used instead of natural mating for reproduction purposes and its chief priority is that the desirable characteristics of a bull or other male livestock animal can be passed on more quickly and to more progeny than if that animal is mated with females in a natural fashion. This book contains under one cover 16 chapters of concise, up-to-date information on artificial i…
The second edition of the ASA Handbook on Poultry Diseases has been prepared for the American Soybean Association to assist veterinarians, students, and avian health professionals to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases in poultry flocks. It is emphasized that in the context of Asia, some diseases such as avian influenza occur as epornitics. Most frequently, production is impacted by combinati…
This is the first ever such atlas to be produced for Indian farmers and poultry professionals. Its objective is to provide a handy tool to farmers for on-the-spot diagnosis of diseases, under field conditions. Although a large number of laboratory tests, some sophisticated like ELISA and PCR, have been developed for the diagnosis of poultry diseases, they are either not available or are beyo…
Kansas’ stature as a dominant agricultural state is attributed heavily to its ranking as a producer of crops and cattle. Although Kansas often is referred to as the Wheat State, few realize the significant effects of other crops such as soybeans on the state’s economy. For example, the approximately $500 million dollars generated annually by the soybean industry in Kansas ranks 10th in …
Summary Limit-feeding cows in confinement is a way to retain cows when pasture is depleted, increase feed efficiency, and reduce production costs. Consult with your veterinarian to develop commingling vaccination programs for cows and to discuss potential health concerns of early weaned calves. For more information, contact your local K-State Research and Extension agent or area livestock spec…
Summary. Beef production in Kansas has been influenced by widespread drought, record grain and feed prices, and economic uncertainties. Capturing value, managing returns and least-cost production will be crucial over the next few years. The list of questions in this document is intended to help beef producers determine appropriate management practices for cow-calf operations when pasture is li…
Summary. A good cowherd nutrition program not only meets the cow’s needs, but does so at minimal cost. This emphasis on cost is essential since cost/return analyses of cowherds in Kansas indicate that feed costs represent approximately 50 to 70 percent of total costs; and, feed costs are one of the few areas in which producers can make significant changes, quickly. Feed is not only the majo…