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Less Mortality in the first 24 Hours - May 2013 Calving Ease

 

  • Most calves that die within the first 24 hours are alive at birth.
  • The most important way to improve survival at 24 hours is to achieve unassisted vaginal birth.
  • Start with observing calving at a distance and do nothing.
  • For calving cows that are moved during  Click for More >>

Persistent Breaks with Coccidiosis- April 2013 Calving Ease

 

  • Not all diarrhea problems among heifers are due to coccidiosis. Fecal testing will confirm the level of oocyst shedding. Shedding rate correlates well with severity of disease.
  • Control beyond feeding one of the 5 drugs labeled for coccidiosis means reducing the number and survival of “eggs” (sporulated oocysts).  Click for More >>

Fixing Passive Transfer Failure - March 2013 Calving Ease
Salmonella is Always a Challenge - February 2013 Calving Ease
High Coliform Count in Colostrum? What to do next. - January 2013 Calving Ease
Weaning with Less Stress - December 2012 Calving Ease
When to Test for Immunity - November 2012 Calving Ease
Gain Weight the First Week of Life? - October 2012 Calving Ease
Coccidiosis: Our Constant Companion - September 2012 Calving Ease
How Much Milk Will Calves Drink - August 2012 Calving Ease
Weaning Calves for Success - July 2012 Calving Ease
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine - June 2012 Calving Ease
How to Save a Penny and Lose a Dollar - May 2012 Calving Ease
Why do Bad Things (Sick, Dead Calves) Happen to Good People (Us)? April 2012 Calving Ease
Group Housing: Doing it Right This Time - March 2012 Calving Ease
Surges in Calvings - February 2012 Calving Ease
Speical Care for the Dystocia Calf - January 2012 Calving Ease
Naval Dipping: Advantages & Alternatives - December 2011 Calving Ease
Testing and Feeding Colostrum: November 2011 Calving Ease
Needed: Good Air (Part 2: Managing Housing) - October 2011 Calving Ease
Needed: Good Air (Part 1: Goals and Measurement) - September 2011 Calving Ease
Colostrum: Quantity and Quality - August 2011 Calving Ease
Disinfecting to Improve Calf Health: Part 2 - July 2011 Calving Ease
Does Water Make a Difference? June 2011 Calving Ease
Disinfecting to Improve Calf Health - Part 1 - May 2011 Calving Ease
Zero Tolerance for Antibiotic Residues - April 2011 Calving Ease
Treating Too Many Calves for Scours - March 2011 Calving Ease
Bedding Calves for Cold Weather - February 2011 Calving Ease
Cold Stressed Calves - January 2011 Calving Ease
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