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Recent weather conditions have raised several health problems for cattle producers. One of the most dramatic changes has been an increase in mastitis cases on dairy farms. Mastitis can be devastating...
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Show season is upon us again. Remember show animals are exposed to more diseases as they are co-mingled with others. Vaccinations of these show animals are a must. Consult your veterinarian as to which...
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Over the past several months, I have examined several beef cows that presented with chronic weight loss and diarrhea. Based on clinical findings, I decided to test several for Johne’s disease, and...
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The holidays always result in multiple calls to my clinic. This is the time of year that pets get into trouble eating things they should not. One of the most common toxins that we encounter is...
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Spring calving season is just around the corner. This also means calving problems and the need to intervene and assist in the delivery of the calf. While this may seem a straightforward procedure, many...
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May is just around the corner. Are you ready for spring bull turnout? Many of you are in the middle of calving and some may have just started. Don’t let the hustle and bustle of this calving season...
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Eventually the snow will melt and spring will bring rain. Warmer weather and excessive ground water brings the perfect conditions for mosquito proliferation. There are approximately 50 species of...
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Many types of squeeze chutes exist today, each with features that make cattle restraint easier. There are just as many tub systems on the market too. Everyone spends a little extra time and attention...
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How do we keep from leaving money on the table? Two easy ways for the cow-calf producers are early vaccinations for calves and utilizing growth implants. If it often appears that cattle these days are...
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Everyone either has or is getting into small ruminants, whether sheep or goats. And there is a learning curve to having and caring for small ruminants. One thing to make mention of is that goats are...
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