Three Questions To Ask When Your Horse Wonโt Eat
When your horse loses his appetite for no apparent reason, answer three questions as you looking for the cause. Whether itโs just a few mouthfuls of feed sitting in the bottom of …
Vetโs Corner with lambing tips: โA ewe is basically like a mini cowโ
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. Hereโs how. A faecal egg count …
Parasites that thrive after floods
No. 1: The โjelly-beanโparasites: 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 calfโs 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 …
