Know the enemy: Understanding the 4 pathogens behind BRD
Taking time to learn about the pathogens behind bovine respiratory disease can improve our management protocols, and ultimately keep calves healthy.
Taking time to learn about the pathogens behind bovine respiratory disease can improve our management protocols, and ultimately keep calves healthy.
Tom Wegner of Ettrick, Wisconsin, was announced as the 2023 Dairy First Award Winner for his dedication to “Dairy First” practices.
Syngenta Group has been recognized as one of the globe’s top five leading employers in the 2023 Science Careers Top Employers Survey.
Even in a vaccinated animal, stress can compromise their immune system and make them susceptible to respiratory disease.
Now is a great time for producers to begin thinking about deworming. As scientists continue researching the possibility of new parasiticides, the cattle industry must look for ways to preserve the efficacy of those already on the market.
While producers may frown upon the initial cost of a longer-acting dewormer, there’s a payoff between the lower stress levels and added weight gain.
Boehringer Ingelheim and the USDA are offering veterinary students the opportunity to research diseases that could affect livestock and public health.
An effective internal teat sealant provides a sterile barrier between the udder and its environment, according to Boehringer Ingelheim.
Populations of external parasites like mange and lice typically peak in the winter months, so it’s important to have strategic deworming protocols in place.
Boehringer Ingelheim recognized three dairy producers for their the judicious use of antibiotics in its Producers for Progress recognition program.