Trichomoniasis Trace-Ins: How It Affects You

The Montana Department of Livestock has sent this letter to some area cattle producers.

Dear <CattleProducerName>:

You are receiving this letter as notification that open cows sold from your herd were purchased by a herd that tested positive for trichomoniasis (trich) in May of 2016. As part of Montana’s state program aimed at eradication of the disease, Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL)…

Veterinary Feed Directive: Implications for Producers

Here at Bridger Veterinary Clinic, we have had a number of producers asking questions as of late regarding the introduction of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so here is a brief summary of the regulations coming into effect and their implications for our clients.  All of the following information has been obtained from the FDA’s web site.

The VFD…

Trichomoniasis Found in Yellowstone County Bull Herd

Bridger Vet received this notice from Tahnee Szymanski at the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL).

Earlier this week, we received notice that 2 out of 5 bulls tested from a Yellowstone County herd were positive for trichomoniasis. The bulls were tested prior to leasing the bulls to another producer. The affected herd was placed under quarantine and an epidemiological investigation was…

5X5 – 2. CROPS

• 1 – Weed of the Week: Cleavers

"Cleavers are something many producers would like to chop from their fields.

The twisting and ropy vine-like weeds tangle through the crop, using up nutrients, water and farmers’ patience at harvest time.

Galium aparine and Galium spurium, also known as false cleavers, are designated noxious under the Weed Control Act. False cleavers have a notch at the tip of…