Reading Time: 3 minutes A chronic bloater is by definition a free gas bloat which keeps reoccurring. Every cattle producer is plagued by the odd chronic bloater and the dilemma is often what to do with them. A chronic bloater is by definition a free gas bloat which keeps reoccurring. The gas can readily be let off with a […] Read more
Dealing With Those Chronic-Bloating Cattle
Picking The Right Vaccines For Your Cattle
Reading Time: 3 minutes We are really comparing apples to apples when comparing the numerous vaccines available from the reputable companies. There are a multitude of diseases to consider vaccinating for, and vaccines come in a multitude of combinations with different types of administration (subcutaneous or intramuscular) as well as different dosage amounts (usually two to five cc). These […] Read more
Albertans Invited To Provide Input On Auction Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta government is reviewing existing rules governing public auctions and auctioneers. Input from the public is welcome as part of the review. “We already have good auction regulations in place, but we want to make sure they’re as good as they can be,” said Service Alberta Minister Heather Klimchuk. “We want to hear from […] Read more
Canada Needs Faster Access To New Livestock Pharmaceuticals
Reading Time: 4 minutes Why should Canada, a small market, ask for the same raw data when the same testing has been done elsewhere? A common question from livestock producers is, “Why is it taking so long for product X to come on the market? They are using it in the States. Why can’t we get it here?” Or, […] Read more
Some Great New Cattle Producer Ideas
Reading Time: 3 minutes I have written on this subject before but these are new simple yet effective ideas I have noticed in my practice area in the last while. They are all practical and cost little or no money. They may minimize time or labour, keep you safer or allow for proper handling of biologicals. Many vaccines are […] Read more
Tracking The Cause Of Sudden Death
Reading Time: 3 minutes Veterinarians are often asked to perform autopsies on sudden deaths when a perfectly healthy mature animal with no previous history of illness suddenly turns up dead. This often baffles the producer as well as the veterinarian. Thankfully they are generally sporadic, but a careful autopsy will provide the answer and some possible changes to management. […] Read more
Coccidiosis — Practical Control And Treatment
Reading Time: 4 minutes For every clinical case there are many subclinical cases affecting performance and this may carry on for the life of the animal. Coccidiosis can be one of the most frustrating diseases to treat in young beef calves. If not caught early death losses can be as high as 20 per cent and many calves will […] Read more
Protecting The Other Half Of The Breeding Equation
Reading Time: 4 minutes For purebred breeders, perhaps this article should be passed on to purchasers of your bulls. The herd bull is often the most neglected part in a cattle operation. Great emphasis is put on him just before and during the breeding season, but the rest of the year bulls are often not thought about. We must […] Read more
Navel Infection Prevention And Treatment
Reading Time: 4 minutes Straw is still ideal. I have encountered more problems with wood chips causing trauma to the navel area and they harbour more bacteria. Navel infection (omphalophlebitis) can often become a chronic debilitating problem in newborn calves. Once infected, treatment is often long term and can be unrewarding. The initial cause is bacteria invading the umbilical […] Read more
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