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It may be impossible to predict the future completely, but it’s fun to try. Experts in the cattle health care field weigh in with their projections of where management, disease prevention and treatment are heading and how they might get there.
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Manage the whole system to stay ahead of BRD outbreaks
High calf prices may compel stockers and feedlots to buy riskier, BRD-prone cattle. Proper management and on-arrival practices reduce health risks and promote successful feeding programs.
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Reducing disease risk on a cow-calf operation
Many cow-calf operations are considered closed herds and only bring new animals onto the property with the addition of new herd sires. However, with any new addition, the greater the risk for disease and the need for biosecurity.
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Stockers: Prepping calves for transition to the feedlot
A well-timed vaccination protocol, a period of backgrounding and low-stress transportation practices can improve calf health and profitability.
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