Practice Tips http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips RSS Feed for Practice Tips en-us Fri, 03 May 2013 15:22:50 GMT Dealing with calf scours http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/Dealing-with-calf-scours-204554571.html University of Tennessee veterinarian David E Anderson, DVM, MS, discusses prevention and control of calf scours with Marc Caldwell, DVM. Heat stress on dairy cows http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/Heat-stress-on-dairy-cows-204103511.html As the weather warms, the dairy-housing experts at Lely offer these tips for minimizing heat stress in cows. The main effects of heat stress include reduced dry matter intake, reduced milk yield with lower fat and protein levels, reduced fertility and increased water consumption Detecting and preventing drug-resistant parasites http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/Detecting-and-preventing-drug-resistant-parasites-202404761.html Today’s anti-parasitic drugs generally remain effective against cattle parasites in the United States, but occurrence of resistant parasites in other countries and in other livestock species, and signs of emergence of resistant populations here, create a need for prevention measures. A new report from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine provides tips for preventing and detecting such resistance. The hormones of synchronization http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/The-hormones-of-synchronization-201625551.html The benefits of artificial insemination (AI) are well understood in many beef cattle operations, however the synchronization protocols can seem to be in a different language when one sits down to plan out their breeding season. Milk fever in beef cows http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/Milk-fever-in-beef-cows-201245421.html Minerals are critical to the health and performance of grazing livestock, and deficiencies and excesses can cause weight loss, decreased reproductive performance, and a variety of nutritional disorders. Identifying Johne's Disease with accuracy http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/Identifying-Johnes-Disease-with-accuracy--200859971.html Detecting the costly, contagious Johne's disease in cattle is now easier, thanks to USDA scientists. Winter calf housing http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/Winter-calf-housing--200588681.html Cold temperatures and newborn calves can be a recipe for disaster, but there are several calf-housing strategies that can give winter calves a fighting chance. "Calves with Sam" visits the UK http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/Calves-with-Sam-visits-the-UK-199959721.html Sam Leadley, a calf management specialist with Attica Veterinary Associates in New York, recently spent two weeks "across the pond." Learn what calf-management challenges he encountered in recent posts at his "Calves with Sam" blog. Prepare for grass tetany http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/Prepare-for-grass-tetany-199925871.html Dr. David Anderson, Large Animal Department Head at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine talks with Dr. Marc Caldwell about grass tetany. Calf BRD and immunity challenges http://www.bovinevetonline.com/practice-tips/Calf-BRD-and-immunity-challenges-199405171.html Calves exposed to overwhelming challenge with infectious agents, or calves with inadequate nutrition, may not be able to resist respiratory infection even if they have been vaccinated and receive adequate colostrum.