Articles Tagged with ''bacteria''
Mycoplasma bovis can be a highly detrimental disease affecting a large number of calves, especially when commingled. Treating calves with chlorine dioxide can be highly effective.
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Fat mobilization: Connecting metabolic and infectious diseases in transition cows
Reducing the inflammatory response in fat tissues will limit lipolysis intensity and limit the risk for developing clinical ketosis and other inflammatory diseases.
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Digital dermatitis or 'hairy heel wart' is not just a dairy issue
For many feedyards, digital dermatitis is rapidly becoming the most common cause of lameness. Understanding its causes, as well as prevention and early treatment protocols, can help gain control over this infectious hoof issue.
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Good bacteria: The answer to clostridium
How can producers help cattle survive and thrive against opportunistic pathogens? When bacterial pathogens like clostridium are the issue, proper utilization of good bacteria can be a powerful answer.
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Histophilosis-caused issues in feedlot cattle
H. somni can be difficult to detect and treat and can cause a variety of clinical syndromes in feedlot cattle including pneumonia, thrombotic meningoencephalitis (TME), reproductive disease, joint infections and more.
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Control Clostridium perfringens type A bacteria levels in calves
Clostridium perfringens type A (CpA), if allowed to overgrow because of excess starch or carbohydrates in the ration, can result in sudden death.
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Gut check: Cattle nutrition key to overall performance
Intestinal integrity in your cattle requires extended nutritional care. Make sure cattle are eating the right portions frequently with rations helping boost rumen immunity.
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