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Pneumonia in Cattle: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Some known causes of interstitial pneumonia are viruses, migrating parasite larvae, chemical compounds converted from feed, … See more

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Johne’s disease — not gone but often forgotten

WEBWhat They Learned: Johne’s disease prevalence remains low but appears to be rising. Johne’s disease was detected in six per cent to eight per cent of eastern …

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Planning for herd health

WEBA herd health protocol is a document that outlines a producer’s plan for annual vaccinations and procedures, as well as treatments for common on-farm …

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Beef Herd Health Visits

WEBThe best form of treatment for a beef herd is preventative medicine and that really is what herd health visits are all about. I will go over the basic things covered by most …

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Calf Diarrhea, Signs, Treatment & Prevention

WEBThe gut will repair itself and the prognosis is actually very good for these calves. The degree of dehydration will determine whether treatment with oral electrolyte …

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Make vaccinations work for your cattle herd

WEBHealthy cattle in good condition have a better immune response to the vaccine. Provide good nutrition year-round, and handle animals in a low-stress manner …

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mRNA vaccines unlikely to replace common cattle vaccines, but …

WEBVaccines have been a valuable tool to protect cattle health in North America, ever since the first blackleg vaccine was developed over a century ago. Ensuring the …

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Straight talk on steroids, hormones in beef

WEBStraight talk on cattle steroids. Two slices of whIte bread has 45,000 nanograms of estrogen; a serving of implanted beef has two. Photo: Dr. Reynold …

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Prioritize your health during challenging situations

WEBPracticing self-care is vital, Beck explained during a recent Canadian Cattlemen’s Association webinar on mental well-being during a crisis. Her definition of …

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The hazards of plastic, net wrap and twine for cattle feeding

WEBNet wrap and twines. A growing number of cattle producers are discovering the risks for cattle when leaving net wrap or twine on big bales of hay/straw when …

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Improper cervical dilation at calving

WEBOne of the hardest calving dilemmas you or your veterinarian face, is improper cervical dilation. Before expulsion of the fetus the cervix normally relaxes, …

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Probiotics in livestock in place of antibiotics see promise

WEBUnlike antibiotics – which kill bacteria – probiotics are live cultures of beneficial bacteria. Last year Health Canada changed its regulations on antibiotics to …

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Linking mental health and animal welfare

WEBAs a veterinary social worker, Erin Wasson sees the effects of mental health struggles on people and their animals. Erin Wasson’s social work career started out …

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The next generation of cow vets

WEBHe was driven by a desire to provide the best service possible for cattle clients. In 2015, Balog had the opportunity to buy the large animal portion of the …

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Core vaccines recommended for western Canadian beef herds

WEBCore vaccines protect from common diseases in western Canadian beef cow-calf herds; for bacteria or viruses that are virulent or highly infectious, pose a …

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Scoring newborn calf vitality

WEBSimilarly, VIGOR is an acronym for five observable and measurable signs of newborn calf trauma: visual appearance, initiation of movement, general …

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Preparing for a serious livestock disease outbreak

WEBThe third area is building awareness for AHEM’s tools and plans. Presently, they’ve created two webinars, one of which targets “an industry association’s board of …

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Livestock vaccines: An ounce of prevention

WEBVaccination rates have improved nationwide in recent years. Breeding herd: Overall, nearly all producers gave cows (97 per cent), replacement heifers (95 per cent) …

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