Calving pens: manage for health
Both the dam and the newborn calf are vulnerable to infection at calving time. The key is to reduce exposure to bacteria through management.
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Learn more about Salmonella
A new resource for information on helping control Salmonella Newport is available at: www.SalmonellaRisk.com.
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A new look at bovine coronavirus
BCV has been implicated in bovine respiratory disease, and researchers are taking a closer look.
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Get the most out of colostrum testing
If you are testing colostrum, make sure you are using the appropriate tools in the right way.
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Heat lamps help grow bacteria
Chilly fall temperatures signal the start of calf-warming season, and with it comes some precautions for heat lamp users.
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6 tips to reduce exposure to E. coli
Disease causing bacteria, such as E.coli, can have very negative effects on calves, especially calves under five days of age. Land O’Lakes Purina Feed Calf and Heifer Specialist, Jason Leonard, offers the following tips to aid in reducing the exposure of newborn calves to E.coli and other bacteria.
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Iowa pasteurization survey
A 2010 pasteurization survey of Iowa dairies by Iowa State Extension Dairy Specialist Jennifer Bentley shows that management and effective use of pasteurization can improve overall calf health.
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Be vigilant against respiratory disease in calves
Bovine respiratory disease in dairy calves can have profound production and economic consequences in the short-term and even later in life.
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Using foot baths for dairy herd health (audio)
By using a foot bath, dairy producers can avoid a lot of health issues with their herd. University of Kentucky Extension Dairy Systems Specialist Jeffrey Bewley talks about the importance of foot baths.
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BRD and sickness behaviors in calves
There are a lot of physical indicators of early sickness in dairy calves that can help you with earlier intervention.
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Pointers for respiratory disease prevention and management
Don Sockett, veterinarian at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory offers the following pointers for respiratory disease prevention and management on-farm.
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