Animals receive shots for various reasons throughout their life, just like people. Regardless of why the animal received a shot, it is important to dispose of the needle in a safe way.
Pregnant cows and heifers should be supplemented with 30,000 to 100,000 IU/head/day of Vitamin A and 50 to 100 IU/head/day of Vitamin E when green forage is not available.
Respiratory disease in pre-weaned beef calves on pasture can be a concern in the summer. Most veterinarians report treating calves with summer pneumonia is frequently successful.
