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. …
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 …
Calves, Group Housing Considerations – Disease Pressure
Something that doesn’t get considered often enough when designing and modifying calf barns, and establishing sanitation protocols is the disease pressure of the pen or building. Calves are especially sensitive …
Reducing Disease Pressure on Newborn Calves in your Maternity Pen
We do the best we can when it comes to our calving pens. There isn’t always time to pressure wash them, sometimes there are huge slugs of calvings that don’t …
IgG’s and Serum Total Proteins, Are they telling you a true story?
One thing that has been a main topic of concern and reference point for maternity pen success has been colostrum quality and subsequently a calf’s STP (serum total protein). While …
Bottle teats causing calf loss: An update from CalfWatch
Page published: January 13, 2023 | Page reviewed: January 16, 2023 Bottle teats have been found to be a major cause of calf loss in a recent study of a …
Understanding Calf Milk Replacers
Modern milk replacers can be used to successfully rear healthy calves. Before deciding to use a milk replacer you should weigh up the advantages and disadvantages for your calf rearing …
Chemical resistance concerns for worms, ticks and buffalo fly
Eric Barker, 03/11/2022 WORMS, ticks and buffalo flies have all been the beneficiaries of repeated wet years across the east coast – prompting many to ramp up their treatment programs. …
