Articles Tagged with ''BRD''
Timing is everything for BRD protection
BRD is the costliest disease in the cattle industry and can have serious impacts on an animal’s production potential. Attacking BRD with a multifaceted approach that includes building immunity, mitigating risk and managing infections is important.
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Essential practices to build BRD resilience in your calf crop
The path to economic success for cow-calf producers often hinges on the ability to develop healthy herds that are resilient to common management and disease challenges.
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BRD caused by Mycoplasma bovis: It's more common than you’d expect
Mycoplasma bovis might seem harmless, but its presence increases a calf's chance of contracting BRD by 74%. Farms should focus on calf care and diagnostic and treatment protocols to develop a plan to minimize its impact.
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Early disease detection technologies making steady advancements
Advancements in health technologies can sometimes seem beyond belief. Diseases are being detected well before they’re noticed, even by an experienced eye. While promising, it’s understood that obstacles slowing their progress still exist.
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Weaning time: Decisions, decisions, decisions …
One of the most important considerations come weaning time is making sure calves’ gut health is up to the task of maintaining their immune systems.
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Don’t wait to prioritize biosecurity: How dairy producers and service providers can work together
Proactive ways dairy producers and service providers can work together to champion biosecurity before it’s too late.
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BRD prevention in dairy calves starts with dry cow management
Proper dry cow management practices are paramount for calf health, growth and early immunity.
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Life cycle feeding of probiotics: Is she worth $50?
Science-based, research-proven LAB and bacilli strains in the right combination at the specific life stage can make "pennies become dollars" with life cycle feeding of every animal, every day on a dairy.
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Finding value in problem situations
Proper diagnostics will define the challenges and ensure correct solutions are implemented to reduce risk and recover value from disease situations.
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