Beef cattle health

Beef Extension

The beef industry is viable and strong in Missouri — ranking among the nation's leaders in beef cattle production. Beef Extension offers resources for Missouri’s beef industry on nutrition, reproduction, health, forages, environmental management, business management and more.

Vaccination Program for a Cow-Calf Operation

Theileria orientalis: An Emerging Cattle Disease in Missouri

Guidance for Industry No. 263: Transition of Remaining Over-the-Counter Antibiotics to Prescription Status

Liver Flukes in Missouri: Distribution, Impact on Cattle, Control and Treatment

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Bovine Pinkeye

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Internal Parasite Management in the Cow Herd

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Theileria orientalis in Missouri Cattle

MU expands continuing ed for veterinarians who work with food animals

September 3, 2025

Johnsongrass appears in NW Missouri crops, pastures

August 13, 2025

Review biosecurity basics to keep your herd safe

July 25, 2025

MU vet recommends CVI for safe showing of animals

July 25, 2025

A Steak in Genomics

A blog for stakeholders in beef production, genetics, and genomics -- by Jared Decker, associate professor in the University of Missouri's Division of Animal Sciences and MU Extension state beef genetics specialist

Coping with Fescue Toxicosis (PDF)

Ideas suggested over the years by farmers, feed dealers, researchers, extension staff, etc. as practices they’ve seen or heard about that helped alleviate the severity of fescue toxicosis in beef cattle.

Replacement cow scoring

An overview of frame, muscle and body condition scores on replacement cows

Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

The VMDL is an accredited full-service laboratory that provides in-depth diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests and others.