Articles Tagged with ''immunity''
Proper dry cow management practices are paramount for calf health, growth and early immunity.
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Is your heifer development program lacking this important step?
Nutritional decisions such as trace mineral supplementation can have a lasting, even generational, impact on the reproductive value of your cow herd and replacement heifers.
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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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A healthy digestive system is the foundation for reproductive success
Good digestion and reproductive efficiency are inextricably linked. Keeping a healthy rumen and GI tract will improve your cows’ ability to breed back early and raise healthy calves.
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What causes vaccines to fail?
Vaccines can fail for a multitude of reasons, but whatever the reason, it is something no producer wants to deal with. Producers can take simple steps to help limit vaccine failures and have solutions in place if they need them.
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Summer challenges for calves: Preventing pneumonia, pinkeye and enterotoxemia
Proper vaccinations, early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing and managing summer calf diseases. Close monitoring of calves is essential for early intervention and successful outcomes.
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Managing beef cattle hoof health
Taking a proactive, nutrition-based approach can greatly enhance your herd’s ability to combat the pathogens that cause foot rot and digital dermatitis.
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Setting calves up for a long-term, successful immune system
Setting up a calf’s immune system from the beginning impacts both her short-term and long-term health. This includes vaccinating dry cows, ensuring passive transfer and developing vaccination and immunostimulant protocols that align with the farm’s heifer-raising goals.
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Calf gut health and IgY antibodies
While IgGs might be the star of the show in colostrum, supplementing with IgYs could aid in lining the gut, adding an extra layer of defense through the first weeks of a calf’s life.
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Combiner la réponse immunitaire et les caractères de santé pour une réduction maximale des maladies
Combiner les évaluations pour identifier la génétique qui réduira les maladies du troupeau.
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