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Vaccine handling: It’s more important than you think

The following information will help you give the right vaccine to the right animal at the right dose, allowing the vaccine to work as intended. Giving mishandled vaccines to your cattle will not provide the disease protection you expect.

July 8, 2024

Jessica R. Newberry

It’s time to work cattle. You’ve gotten the vaccines and all you have to do is load syringes and you’re good to go, right?

Essential practices to build BRD resilience in your calf crop

The path to economic success for cow-calf producers often hinges on the ability to develop healthy herds that are resilient to common management and disease challenges.

April 23, 2024

Christopher Schneider

In my 25 years as a cattle veterinarian, I’ve seen the impact of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) – the most prevalent and costly challenge facing North American cattle producers – in many operations.

Persistently infected calves invading the cattle industry

A persistently infected calf occurs when BVD infects a fetus during pregnancy. These calves will not be able to mount an immune response to kill the virus at any point in their lives and will shed the virus, endangering the other cattle around them.

January 22, 2024

Abigail George

Bovine viral diarrhea virus, or BVDV, is one of the most frequent diseases dealt with in cattle, in all sectors of the industry.

Rotavirus in calves: What is causing the problem and how do we address it?

Rotavirus is a common enteric pathogen resulting in dangerous dehydration due to its effect on the intestinal lining. Treatment should focus on correcting the loss of fluids and electrolytes, while effective prevention measures include biosecurity and vaccination protocols.

October 2, 2023

Randy Shirbroun

Many cow-calf producers can relate to the frustration and challenges associated with scours, or diarrhea in baby calves. The typical and very reasonable questions to ask would include, “What is causing the problem?” and “How do we address it?”

Time to prepare: Fall processing recommendations for weaning-aged calves

It’s time to make plans for processing weaning-aged calves. Producers have many choices to make, including vaccinations, implant options and deworming strategies.

July 27, 2023

Tony Hawkins

And just like that, it’s time for fall processing. Let’s look closely at what we’ll need to give our weaning-aged calves a leg up on their next stage of life, starting with vaccination strategy, implants and deworming.

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Vaccine handling: It’s more important than you think

Essential practices to build BRD resilience in your calf crop

Persistently infected calves invading the cattle industry

Rotavirus in calves: What is causing the problem and how do we address it?

Time to prepare: Fall processing recommendations for weaning-aged calves

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