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Finding value in problem situations

Proper diagnostics will define the challenges and ensure correct solutions are implemented to reduce risk and recover value from disease situations.

September 11, 2023

Jason Anderson

Illness and death of animals is frustrating, no doubt. It has been said, “If you’re going to have livestock, you’re going to have deadstock.” While it may be a cliché, it is an unfortunate reality.

Antibiotic therapy: It’s not the drugs; it’s how we use them

June 11, 2020

Ronald J. Erskine

Mastitis is the most common reason for antimicrobial use for cows on U.S. dairy farms – about 80% of all antimicrobial use was for treatment or prevention of mastitis, which included dry cow therapy.

Maximizing laboratory diagnostic testing in dairy cattle

June 11, 2020

Elisha Frye

We all know infectious diseases exist on dairies. They can present as an outbreak, be endemic in the herd or potentially both, and some cattle diseases may even pose a health risk to farm employees.

Human and animal risk implications of bovine tuberculosis in dairy herds

June 11, 2020

Leslie J. Verteramo

Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a serious chronic disease that primarily affects cattle. Other mammals, like deer and elk, can also be affected by bTB.

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.

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Finding value in problem situations

Antibiotic therapy: It’s not the drugs; it’s how we use them

Maximizing laboratory diagnostic testing in dairy cattle

Human and animal risk implications of bovine tuberculosis in dairy herds

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

Cultiver du canola sur une île : rien n’est à l’épreuve des Daigle

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