Large Animal Vaccinations by Ben J. Character, DVM With all of the choices available for the vaccination of livestock, it is hard to know what vaccinations are best for the needs or your herd. Unfortunately, there is no magical protocol. Each vaccination regime should be tailored to the specific needs of each operation. The following […]
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Calf Processing
Calf Processing by Ben J. Character, DVM As fall approaches, many spring calves will be nearing weaning. Weaning time is an excellent time to process your calves while they are up. Calf processing can consist of many things. The standard items include deworming, vaccinating, and tagging. Other things that can be done during this time […]
Abortions
If you have brood cows, you will occasionally experience an abortion. For every one hundred cows, three cows will abort during a given year. Most “abortions” occur during the first month or two of pregnancy, and will be recognized as a cow that “didn’t take” or “slipped her calf”. In most of these cases, abnormalities in the fetus […]
Cancer and Our Furry Friends
Dogs and cats are now living longer and more full lives due to advancements in health care available. Because of their longer life spans, we are encountering more and more cases of neoplastic disease, i.e., cancer. Tumors occur when the normal cells begin acting in abnormal ways. They begin multiplying uncontrollably, and will sometimes produce normal […]
How To Administer Excede Antibiotic Injections
Administering Excede Antibiotic in Cattle This video from Zoetis Animal Health demonstrates the correct way to administer Excede using the opposite eye injection method. From Zoetis: Important Safety Information: People with known hypersensitivity to penicillin or cephalosporins should avoid exposure to EXCEDE. EXCEDE is contraindicated in animals with known allergy to ceftiofur or to the […]
The little calf has a name…
Remember this calf? Many of you have been following along with the continuing adventures of this little calf after it’s miraculous arrival a few weeks ago. We are pleased to announce that she has a name now- “Belle”. Her owner sent us an update as to how she is doing: “At two weeks old, Belle […]