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BRD is a virulent disease, but some simple management steps, and possibly immunizations, can help prevent respiratory disease in young dairy calves.
Amy Stanton, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, discusses the long-term impact of BRD, ways to reduce the incidence, early detection and treatment.
We all want to improve the productivity and profitability of our dairy herds, while ensuring the well-being of our animals. A fresh-cow management strategy, which allows you to monitor and observe cows on a daily basis, is a crucial element in accomplishing these goals. Bovine Health Watch recently discussed fresh-cow-health monitoring with California dairy veterinarian Gary McArthur, DVM.
Micheal L. O'Connor, Professor of Dairy Science at Pennsylvania State University, discusses the benefits of estrus-synchronization programs plus some important factors to help achieve success.
To improve the total productive life of dairy cows, David Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator, offers tips for each life stage during development.
- Flies can reduce profits through reduced milk production, higher incidence of disease and increased health care costs. Find out how integrated pest management might help you manage flies effectively and economically.
- Do you know you real cost of raising replacements? Dairy specialist from the University of Nebraska Extension answer your questions.
Dr. Richard L. Wallace, Ext. Veterinarian with the University of Illinois, offers tips and guidelines to help make those decisions. Plus a new way of thinking about the animals on your dairy operation.
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