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When used correctly, ionophores can be highly effective in preventing scours caused by coccidia in pre- and post-weaned dairy calves.

Join DVMs Bob Larson and Jennifer Koziol at 7 pm Central, March 9, for a free, one-hour webinar on best practices for breeding soundness exams. This program has been submitted for 1 hour of CEC, approval pending.

Outliers — those animals that are chronically ill or need surgical care — are an expected occurrence, and they can undermine the profit opportunity of a pen or group of cattle if they aren’t managed intentionally.

There are two main families of lice: biting (or chewing) and sucking lice. Biting lice feed on skin and skin secretions, while sucking lice have a long, piercing mouthpiece that allows them to draw and feed on blood.

Cows are beginning to calve and some newborns are certain to be cold stressed. Getting those calves back to normal body temperatures as soon as possible will save some calves and increase the vigor of others.

Calves that have incurred traumatic births are often lethargic, clumsy and have little interest in nursing. These babies may benefit from a simple procedure called the “Madigan Squeeze Technique.”

Bovine veterinarian Andrea Lear says the therapy she chooses is based on the animal's age, degree of dehydration present as well as her clinical assessment.

Despite our best efforts at bull selection and heifer development, cows or heifers occasionally need assistance at calving time. Here are recommendations on when to provide calving assistance for cows and heifers.

If you're looking to improve upon your assessments, treat semen evaluation as a diagnostic tool, then look at management, environment, and genetics to help improve overall bull, herd, and industry cattle fertility.

State and federal animal health officials continue to prepare for FMD in the United States. Emergency response plans are evolving and focus on potential vaccination and limitations of movement.

Before you cut, evaluate whether the case you face is one you can correct outside the clinic with lasting success.

Researchers at the Ohio State recently completed a study evaluating how dietary protein and amino acid supplementation influenced milk production during the first three to four weeks of lactation.

Hint: physical therapy can help.

It’s time to give a toss to the mental ‘rocks’ you’re likely carrying around with you.

Proper care for calves sets them up for a lifetime of success. Here's a curated collection of Bovine Veterinarian's top calf care tips from 2020.

We've rounded up the top 10 stories of the year as decided by you, our readers. Take a look back at these memorable stories on BovineVetOnline.com in 2020.

As 2020 comes to an end the Bovine Veterinarian editors have gathered up some of the top tips published this year that focus on the nutritional needs of cattle.

We're recapping this year's most important issues though a look back at the covers of Bovine Veterinarian magazine.

Leading veterinarians share the tools and strategies they’ve employed to successfully control pinkeye in this free webinar.

Join Dr. Kathryn Reif as she discusses the growing threat of clinical anaplasmosis in cattle, along with a review of the disease, its diagnosis and clinical signs in this free webinar.

Merck Animal Health recently introduced Nasalgen® 3. This new three-way intranasal vaccine protects beef and dairy cattle from the most common pneumonia-causing viral pathogens – BRSV, IBR and PI3.

Histophilus somni is a disease-causing bacterium that can affect cattle of all classes and ages. Learn all about it and how to combat it in this free webinar.

Resistance to disease is greatly dependent on antibodies or immunoglobulins. Passive immunity gives temporary protection by transfer of certain immune substances from resistant individuals.

The Feedlot Health Management Services team diagnosed this case as “Pericarditis” most likely caused by Histophilus somni, a bacterial pathogen involved in the bovine respiratory disease (BRD) complex.

A proactive, preventative approach to pinkeye using custom-made vaccines may help minimize outbreaks and reduce the number of cattle needing antibiotic treatment.

The diagnosis for this case was Myocarditis, most likely caused by Histophilus somni.

Pay particular attention to hutch and transition calves.

Better understanding of the relationships between body condition scores and rebreeding efficiency of beef cattle has added a powerful management tool to the cattleman’s arsenal.

In evaluating metaphylaxis programs, it's important to observe the post-metaphylaxis interval (PMI) or post-treatment interval (PTI), especially with today’s longer-acting antibiotics.

You’ll hear from three veterinarians who have contributed to successful pinkeye control strategies on dairy and beef operations throughout the U.S.

Pastures stressed by drought and/or overgrazing this fall more than likely will experience a delay in grazing readiness in 2021, irrelevant of the amount of snow received this winter and rainfall received next spring.

Do you prefer a certain disbudding method over another? You may not be the only one.

Putting biosecurity protocols in place can help reduce the risk of disease being transferred to not only livestock, but to humans as well.

To better understand why certain cows are leaving the herd, it’s important to know the two categories of culling – voluntary culling and involuntary culling.

Early life water consumption in calves both encourages starter grain intake, and enhances the rumen fermentation process to digest and convert it to valuable VFAs.

Late fall is a good time to start evaluating the disease status in cattle.

The program is geared to commercial and seedstock producers, the AI industry and vets interested in using or improving implementation of reproductive management tools and associated genetic tools.

SCH cows don’t display traditional signs of hypocalcemia, such as lethargy and cold ears. Instead, they are likely to consume less feed and produce less milk, both of which impact productivity and profitability.

Sanitation, nutrition, hoof trimming and proper animal handling contribute to lameness prevention. But when a cow’s claw becomes infected or injured, timely blocking promotes healing, cow comfort and milk production.

Successful transition from a milk-based diet to a diet of grain and forages requires proper rumen development.

A strong vaccination program can have a sizable impact on a herd, both in dollars spent and on the herd’s health.

Prevention is a key component to addressing the issue of hypocalcemia, including the subclinical stage.

This video showcases the key principles of BQA and applies them in a relatable real-world setting.

Develop feeding plans now to maintain body condition and reproductive performance.

To apply for a National DHIA Scholarship for Veterinary Students, applicants must submit a letter of application and two reference letters

Here are some of the key health issues two leading veterinarians say face the dairy industry today.

The Salmonella webinar is today. Participants must register in advance for this free event. Read on for more details.

Merck presented each student with an American Association of Bovine Practitioners Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award, as well as a $5,000 scholarship

A webinar, Salmonella: A Look at Prevalence, Prevention & Treatment Protocol, is approved for an hour of credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. The event is set for Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. CDT.

Here are five reasons why YOU need to attend Dairy Week.