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Experts say it is essential to keep a keen eye out this summer for any activities that can cause a break in the skin.
While bovine viral diarrhea virus presents serious challenges, producers have reliable tools like vaccination, testing and ...
Many cattle producers would agree that summer is one of the most enjoyable seasons of the year as they watch calves run alongside their mothers grazing on lush, green pastures.
Since its inception in 2017, Probiotic Revolution has brought in three different probiotic products to help calf rearers rear ...
If you find calves that show signs of pneumonia such as rapid breathing, laying down and being reluctant to rise, and having ...
University of Saskatchewan transforms beef cattle disease diagnosis by using metagenomics to identify pathogens, bacteria, ...
In a calving barn in Belgrade, calf 166 was down for the count, having lost several gallons of fluid to a deadly diarrhea condition known as scours.
Successful passive transfer of immunity gives a calf her initial defense against harmful bacteria in those initial days and weeks of life. Four quarts of high-quality colostrum should be fed to the ...
Beef and dairy farmers are being encouraged to develop calf hygiene protocols as part of efforts to prevent scours in their youngstock. Dr Tim Potter, senior clinical director of Westpoint Farm Vets, ...
Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Calf muscle pain is common and can be severe, even if the underlying cause is benign (harmless) and reversible, like an exercise-associated muscle ...
The most common micro-organisms that cause calf scours are Salmonella, Clostridium, E. Coli, Bovine Rotavirus, and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus.