The term “high risk” is mainly applied to calves bought and sold through local livestock auctions or sale barns, although not all these calves are necessarily considered high risk.

Inflammation is a complex biological response triggered by the immune system in response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, tissue injury, or stress. In mammals, including beef cattle, understanding the inflammatory response is of utmost importance as it can have significant implications for health, productivity, and overall well-being.

There are several on-farm circumstances that can impact gut health, including heat stress, acidosis, weaning, poor bunk management, psychological stress and calving. Supporting gut health around calving is critical to optimize performance and preserve health.

With heat stress comes lameness and negative impacts on hoof health. In fact, heat stress is one of the biggest factors contributing to dairy cow lameness.

The cost of heat stress, it's a losing proposition.