Articles Tagged with ''vaccination''
BRD prevention in dairy calves starts with dry cow management
Proper dry cow management practices are paramount for calf health, growth and early immunity.
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The first 60 days sets the course for later lactation
Calfhood BRD makes heifers more likely to leave the herd prior to first calving, and those that stay produce 267 pounds less milk in their first lactation. Cleanliness, nutrition, vaccinations and colostrum are all key to preventing this disease.
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Key indicators and treatments for calfhood diarrhea
Producers should be watchful for key indicators of calfhood diarrhea and be prompt in administering proper treatments to get calves back to complete health.
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Bovine coronavirus: Can you recognize it and what can you do?
If you have dairy cattle, then you likely also have BCoV. It is important to perform diagnostics to identify your risk and manage accordingly.
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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.
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Don’t lose your future genetics to calf scours
Scours is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in preweaned dairy calves. This can have major ramifications down the road, making it imperative that calves receive proper care from day one.
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Is there a future for mRNA vaccines in commercial cattle production?
MRNA vaccines, although not yet approved for use in cattle, have generated interest and debate within the beef industry. Experts cite the potential benefits of such vaccines and the challenges that lie ahead.
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Is it time to sharpen your dry-off practices?
Dry-off is a brief but critical time in a cow’s lactation. Proper documentation and SOPs, regular training sessions and communicating the why behind each step are key to successfully drying off cows every time.
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Animal agriculture awaits ‘normal accidents’ when it comes to biosecurity
Routinely administering a vaccine against any strain secures the production capacity and logistics needed to deliver a correctly targeted vaccine quickly when the need arises.
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