Cattle Health
A persistently infected calf occurs when BVD infects a fetus during pregnancy. These calves will not be able to mount an immune response to kill the virus at any point in their lives and will shed the virus, endangering the other cattle around them.
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Killed vs. modified-live vaccines: Which type is right for your operation?
Vaccines are an essential part of many herd health programs. Understanding the key differences between vaccine types can help you create a safe and effective vaccination program that matches the disease exposure risk for cattle on your operation.
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Early disease detection technologies making steady advancements
Advancements in health technologies can sometimes seem beyond belief. Diseases are being detected well before they’re noticed, even by an experienced eye. While promising, it’s understood that obstacles slowing their progress still exist.
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Preventing and managing Johne’s disease in your herd
While often viewed as a dairy industry problem, Johne’s disease can debilitate individual beef cattle operations, particularly those herds that are introduced to new cattle on a regular basis.
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Using mRNA vaccines in meat animals Part 1: What are they and how do they work?
Messenger RNA vaccines have come to the forefront of animal health discussions in recent years. Knowing how they work with animal immune systems can help producers make an informed decision about their use.
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Monensin improves efficiency, reduces feed intake during drought
Monensin is an antibiotic that has been successfully used in the feeder cattle sector since 1975. It also improves efficiency and health in cow-calf herds while reducing feed intake, which can be critical during drought conditions.
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Q&A with a vet: Biosecurity and quarantine best practices
Biosecurity measures are a key part of every ranch’s operational plan. Get some tips from a vet on what to do should the worst occur.
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