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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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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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Vet Advice: mRNA transforms science behind vaccine development

WebSARS-CoV-2, the agent implicated in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, pried doors open for a new generation of vaccine development, the newest being …

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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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Vibriosis in Cattle, Symptoms, Prevention & Vaccination

WebVibriosis is best controlled by vaccination, which renders animals highly resistant to infection. Vaccination involves two injections, four to six weeks apart in the …

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Managing mental health during succession planning on the family …

WebThe mental health of producers is a big conversation in the media due to factors inherent to farming and ranching. A study done at the University of Guelph by …

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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 …

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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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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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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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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 fairly …

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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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Surveyed producers report soil health benefits to cover cropping

WebProducers grazing cover crops reported soil health benefits, but cited a lack of information as a barrier. A close-up of a cover crop grazing blend at Ag in Motion, near …

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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 severe …

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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 Bergen. …

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Calf 911: How to spot dehydration in young or scouring calves

WebHere are some steps producers can use to evaluate the dehydration and health status of young calves: Perform a skin-tent test by pinching the skin over the neck …

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Animal Health: Treat cattle with the proper dosage of antibiotics

WebAnimal Health with Heather Smith Thomas. When treating cattle with antibiotics, dewormers and other medications, it is important to use the proper dosage — …

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