Articles Tagged with ''antibiotics''
Taking the time to visit with your veterinarian about the previous year and develop next year’s herd health plan helps your operation stay prepared and improve herd health overall.
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Preparing for the upcoming calving season
Keeping a finger on the pulse of your cow herd’s needs in the weeks prior to calving will pay big dividends when calves start hitting the ground.
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Monensin improves efficiency, reduces feed intake during drought
Monensin is an antibiotic that has been successfully used in the feeder cattle sector since 1975. It also improves efficiency and health in cow-calf herds while reducing feed intake, which can be critical during drought conditions.
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Agricultural law year in review
Check out some of the agricultural law news from 2023. Looking forward to 2024, many of these issues will remain critical issues for many agricultural producers around the country.
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Antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic stewardship in the young calf
Antibiotic resistance is a serious concern everywhere on the dairy. However, calves are one area where good antibiotic stewardship can be especially crucial due to close human contact and the potential for calves to become reservoirs for resistant bacteria.
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Tackling the challenges of calf scours and coccidiosis
Every year, calf scours and coccidiosis negatively impact bottom lines. These pathogens and parasites assault young immune systems, but careful long-term planning, targeted management practices and solid treatment protocols can limit their influences.
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A fresh look at using antibiotics to treat mastitis
Maintaining quality records, following protocol, managing mastitis and properly training employees are four ways to fine-tune your management and adjust to over-the-counter antibiotic changes implemented June 2023.
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Reduce antibiotic use and boost your bottom line with targeted metaphylaxis
The cattle industry is adopting targeted metaphylaxis, a strategy that administers antibiotics to individual high-risk calves, to improve animal health, reduce costs and promote antibiotic stewardship.
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Summer challenges for calves: Preventing pneumonia, pinkeye and enterotoxemia
Proper vaccinations, early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing and managing summer calf diseases. Close monitoring of calves is essential for early intervention and successful outcomes.
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Antimicrobial drug use and resistance in dairy cattle
Research teams provide updates on antimicrobial drug use and resistance on California dairies.
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