The health problems seen in the feedlot don’t come out of the blue and careful handling should start at the home ranch
Beef 911: There are a multitude of benefits but producers need to be compensated for the extra work and risk
The virus can be fatal for dogs and the provincial vet association says vaccination is crucial
Beef 911: The cattle industry is doing a good job to prevent resistance and we are improving those efforts
Beef 911: The label may say it’s not approved for young calves, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work
Reduced death loss, fewer open cows, and reduced shedding are major benefits from a proper vaccination program
Storage, the injection route, and when you administer a vaccine are all key, says Dr. Nathan Erickson
Beef 911: Mingling animals, transport times, light weights, and even weather can be factors that increase the risk of BRD
Olds charity is using dart guns to administer a contraceptive vaccine that greatly reduces a mare’s chance of getting pregnant
Beef 911: There are a lot of factors at play and all of them need to be considered in every case where antibiotics are an option
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