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Threading the needle: Single-use syringes vs. repeater syringes

The decision between single-use and repeater syringes depends on each operation’s risk of disease transmission and should always be reinforced by good vaccination protocols.

March 21, 2023

Tony Hawkins

When it comes to administering vaccinations, what’s best: a single-use syringe or a multidose tool, like a repeater syringe?

New developments with bovine leukemia virus

New discoveries and developments regarding how bovine leukemia virus hurts your cattle and how it can be controlled.

January 10, 2023

Paul C. Bartlett

The spread of bovine leukemia virus (BLV) could seriously impede the sustainability of cattle industries and encourage the growth of alternative methods of producing dietary protein other than milk and meat.

A novel approach to controlling bovine leukosis

August 7, 2020

Kelly Sporer

Control and even eradication of bovine leukosis, caused by bovine leukemia virus (BLV), is possible in U.S. dairy herds dedicated to prioritizing diagnostic testing, acting on results and employing regular management practices that reduce the risk of transmission.

Reducing the prevalence of bovine leukosis by identifying and removing infectious cows

June 11, 2020

Kelly Sporer

As a dairy producer, you often focus on areas widely known to impact your herd’s health and overall profitability, such as genetics and nutrition. However, there are countless other underlying factors.

Bovine leukemia virus in your herd? Get rid of it

June 11, 2019

Frank Van der Meer and Alessa Kuczewski

Many dairy farmers have seen animals suffering from multiple tumors in the lymph nodes; this is just the tip of the iceberg. Many infected animals will not be clearly ill but are not producing to the best of their capabilities.

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Threading the needle: Single-use syringes vs. repeater syringes

New developments with bovine leukemia virus

A novel approach to controlling bovine leukosis

Reducing the prevalence of bovine leukosis by identifying and removing infectious cows

Bovine leukemia virus in your herd? Get rid of it

Tales of a Hay Hauler: The gift of understanding

Retired Vermont dairy farmer writes children’s Christmas book

Assurance Watch: Dairy highlights wins in antimicrobial stewardship

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