Robert B Corbett DVM, PAS

Research shows it is not possible to eliminate the possibility of a calf becoming infected with Salmonella by good management and hygiene during or after the calving process, as it may have been infected in utero.

The most common calfhood disease is diarrhea.

La mayoría de las personas responsables del tratamiento de las terneras enfermas entienden la importancia de rehidratar a la ternera y generalmente están familiarizados con las soluciones de electrolitos orales.

Nutrition has emerged as the No. 1 reason for reproductive failure.

Nutrition has emerged as the number one reason for reproductive failure.

As understanding of the cattle microbiome improves, dairies can benefit from strategic use of probiotics and microbial management.

Good gut health will lead to better productivity.

Elevated BHBA levels alone do not necessarily indicate a need for treatment.

Feeding more can improve rate of gain and lower costs.

Calculating the Dietary Cation-Anion Difference (DCAD) should be done when rations are formulated for both close-up dry cows and lactating cows.