Vet’s Corner with lambing tips: ‘A ewe is basically like a mini cow’
It is no secret that proper management, attention to detail and patience can lead to a more successful lambing season. Timing is key, and while the general rule of thumb …
Pestivirus (BVDV)
Pestivirus causes abortion, ill-thrift in young animals, diarrhoea and respiratory disease. It is also known as bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV). Transmission is via direct contact with a carrier animal. …
Managing the risk of mastitis in wet weather
Muddy conditions from floods and the ongoing wet conditions in Australia created an increased risk of mastitis in their cows. What can farmers do to manage this risk? Agriculture Victoria …
SELENIUM DEFICIENCY AN ISSUE
Selenium is an essential element in the diet of animals. It plays an important role in immune function, growth and muscle function, and fertility. Selenium is found in the soil, …
Understanding Worm Egg Counts for Horses
A Faecal Egg Count (FEC) is the best way to check the type of worms in your horse and the effectiveness of your wormer. Here’s how. A faecal egg count …
Parasites that thrive after floods
No. 1: The ‘jelly-bean’parasites: stomach flukes- (paramphistomes) After floods, some parasites take advantage of the wet conditions to spread on pastures and infest livestock. A perfect example is stomach flukes, …
First 24HR
Source: Calf Distinction PreviousNext Many would consider colostrum to be the most important management factor in a calf’s life. Colostrum is a complex biological liquid that contains a large number …
Decoding Diarrhea
Source: Calf Distinction PreviousNext Calf scours causes more financial losses to producers than any other health problem in their herds. Calf scours is not a single disease; it is a …
Calf Respiratory Health
Source: Calf Distinction. Pneumonia is one of the most common diseases we see in dairy calves from birth to weaning. Diagnosing, treating and preventing pneumonia is very important for every …
What Is A Freemartin
Freemartinism is recognized as one of the most severe forms of sexual abnormality among cattle. This condition causes infertility in the female cattle born twin to a male. When a …
