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Curt Vlietstra

Curt Vlietstra

DVM / Boehringer Ingelheim
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4 tips to foster a positive impact on calf stress

Preventative measures like good nutrition, handling practices, calf comfort and observation protocols are key for keeping calves healthy while they're stressed.
July 17, 2024
Curt Vlietstra

When calves face stress, it often threatens their respiratory health. Mitigating risk, including stress management, is a key component of a larger bovine respiratory disease (BRD) battle plan, which also includes building immunity and managing infection.


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Vermifugation des bovins laitiers : accroître le confort et la production

Les populations de parasites, le produit sélectionné, le moment du traitement et le respect des directives sur l’étiquette sont tous des facteurs qui influencent la rentabilité potentielle de votre vermifuge sous forme de solution à verser sur le dos.
March 8, 2024
Curt Vlietstra

Que font les vaches en présence de parasites? Certainement pas ce qu’elles sont censées faire.


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Deworming on the dairy: Boost comfort and production

Parasite populations, product selection, timing of application and adherence to label directions are all factors that influence the potential return on investment for your pour-on dewormer.
October 9, 2023
Curt Vlietstra

What are cows doing if parasites are hanging around? Certainly not what they’re supposed to be doing. External parasites can affect a cow’s milk production immediately, because cows will spend their time scratching instead of eating or resting.


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What needs to go in your reproduction toolbox?

April 19, 2021
Curt Vlietstra
No dairy producer has the exact same set of tools on their farm. A few core items might be similar, but every producer’s toolbox is going to look different. The same goes for a reproduction program.
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Create a smoother transportation experience for dairy calves

August 24, 2018
Curt Vlietstra
Don’t let their small size fool you; transporting dairy calves is tricky. If the process doesn’t go well, you can run into a plethora of problems, including bovine respiratory disease (BRD). BRD pathogens are found on virtually every farm at some level.
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It takes more than luck to keep calves healthy

March 11, 2018
Curt Vlietstra
Heifer raising is a major expense for the U.S. dairy industry, accounting for 15 to 20 percent of the total cost of milk production. Respiratory disease will significantly increase that cost, at up to $16.35 per pre-weaned calf and $2.22 for a weaned calf.
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