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Some surprising research results from our calf facility

Increasing milk replacer mixing temperature has a positive impact on calf growth, and feeding IgYs could be a good way to reduce mortality numbers in the calf herd.

March 29, 2024

Drew A. Vermeire

Mixing temperature and feeding calves IgYs can have a bigger impact on calf weight gain and health than expected.

Cross country migration of liver flukes: They’re not a regional problem anymore

Liver flukes were once considered a wet region parasite. However, now not only are they found in the wet regions of the Gulf and Pacific coasts, but producers are dealing with them across the country.

March 11, 2024

Abigail George

Liver flukes, small, shale-covered pests found in the liver, are no longer a regional parasite problem.

Calf mortality: Can it be too low?

November 16, 2020

Trent L. Lartz

The U.S. calf mortality rate is 6% to 8% (7.8%, USDA, 2007; 8.1%, USDA, 2010; 6%, USDA, 2017), inclusive of all housing types. According to Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Gold Standards, the target mortality rate from 24 hours old to 60 days old is 3% or less.

Disease surveillance 101: Keeping accurate health records

June 10, 2013

Sam Barringer

When your veterinarian asks how your herd is doing, how do you respond? Do you provide a snapshot of how things are that day? Do you share anecdotal stories about calf health and reproductive loss? Do you state morbidity and mortality rates of your herd?

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Some surprising research results from our calf facility

Cross country migration of liver flukes: They’re not a regional problem anymore

Calf mortality: Can it be too low?

Disease surveillance 101: Keeping accurate health records

Adding IgY makes milk replacer better

Challenge for a cure

Building immune function for the feedlot starts in the cow

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