Herd Health
Indonesia has suspended several types of beef imports from the United States after a confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in a dairy cow in the US State of California.
More research needs to be done to determine whether less confinement will lead to healthier animals and greater food safety.
Numerous safeguards prevent BSE from entering the food chain; Detection shows California dairy cow had atypical and rare form of the disease.
While previous “mad cow” findings resulted in massive beef trade bans, there were no trade restrictions for dairy during the three previous BSE incidents in the U.S.
Treatment of metritis with EXCEDE consists of two doses, administered 72 hours apart at the base of opposite ears.
The critical control point in preventing MRSA spread is cow-to-cow and cow-to-human is hygiene.
Producers must be nominated by professionals who serve the dairy industry, such as veterinarians, genetic and pharmaceutical company representatives, DHIA field personnel or Extension specialists.
JACKI LYDEN: If you’re just joining us, this is WEEKENDS on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I’m Jacki Lyden.For the past 50 years, the Plum Island Animal Disease Center off the coast of New York was a research base for some of the world’s most lethal bacteria and viruses. The Department of Homeland Security took it over after 9/11. But the facility has deteriorated over the years, and they’ve chosen Kansas as a place to build a more modern lab. However, the new location has drawn the ire of nearby live stock ranchers and costs for the facility have skyrocketed. Laura Ziegler of Harvest Public Media visited the site, and she has this story.LAURA ZIEGLER: The National Bio and Agro Defense Facility or NBAF even sounds kind of scary, doesn’t it? And the Plum Island Animal Disease Center itself has a creepy Cold War image. Former wrestling star come Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura even did a YouTube expose.
FDA says it is taking the action to preserve the effectiveness of cephalosporin drugs for treating diseases in humans.
Producers must be nominated by professionals who serve the dairy industry, such as veterinarians, nutritionists, genetic and pharmaceutical company representatives, DHIA field personnel or extension specialists.
Pfizer Animal Health Partners with Customers to Contribute to FFA and AABP, AAEP Foundations in 2012
Purchases of select Pfizer Animal Health cattle and equine products made between Feb. 1 and April 30 support students.
The site offers updated information and decision-making tools for farmers to manage herd health and milking systems.
The majority of Salmonella infections in herds are sneaky and often can go undetected for long periods of time in the form of subclinical salmonellosis.
Completed applications are due July 15, 2012.
It’s critical to focus on the prepartum cow, especially during the three weeks prior to calving.
Research from Cornell University shows an 89 percent cure rate of mild or moderate Escherichia coli mastitis infections when treated with extended intramammary antibiotic therapy.
Pulmotil is approved for the control of BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni in groups of beef and nonlactating dairy cattle.
Implementing Johne’s control measures must become a part of daily routine, and followed year after year.
South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven announced Nov. 9 that a TB-infected herd had been found in the southeastern part of the state.
This online tool weights the answers to assess level of risk, depending on how a dairy actually implements antibiotic treatments.
Take time to plan ahead for feeding and housing calves during cold weather, a time when they are extremely vulnerable to cold stress.
On-farm milk culturing is beneficial because it allows farmers to determine which cows are having problems and to design treatment plans that improve milk quality.
Milking rations as low as 14% crude protein still yield 90 to 100 lb. of milk/cow/day.
Make sure your teat dip supplier can provide solid information to support the dip’s ability to both control bacteria growth as well as provide extra conditioning during harsher weather conditions.
The urge to overpopulate the lactating strings continues to result in overstocking – often at the expense of profits.