Do you know what this unidentified circular object is? It was found in the barnyard of a calf that we recently went and attended to. Here’s a closer look: It is very important to make sure that your barn and barnyard stay clean and free of things that might cause potential hurt to your animals. […]
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THE IDEAL COW
Characteristics that make up, THE IDEAL COW 1.) Without lots of additional feed, reaches puberty, is bred, and calves by 2 years of age. 2.) As a first-calf heifer, she conceives on her first heat in the first 21 days of the breeding season. a. This allows her to wean a older – and therefore […]
Helping you with Cattle Herd Health
Cattle herd health plans Because no single Health Plan fits every farm it is very important to develop a close relationship with our clients while developing a comprehensive Herd Health program. The following links describe plans for developing a Herd Health program and some general recommendations for vaccine and other preventative health activities. Cattle Herd […]
How do I know if this is a real animal medical emergency?
Medical emergencies are those in which there is an imminent threat of loss of life. Examples include: Uncontrollable blood loss Lack, or extreme difficulty, breathing Weak or lack of pulse Collapse with lack of response that lasts for more than 2 minutes Persistent colic (equine) Production emergencies: Sudden widespread death loss, calving difficulties, milk fever/grass […]
Results of stress on immunity
The results of stress on immunity can be significant. How many ways do you experience stress everyday? Stress is a major contributing factor to illness. When you – or your animal – are stressed, the body excretes hormones that down-regulate your immune system. This can easily be seen when a simply blood test called a […]
Large Animal Parasite Control
Large Animal Parasite Control by Ben J. Character, DVM Internal parasites can cause significant weight loss in grazing animals during the lean winter months. Now is the time to institute a deworming program to address this problem. Most parasites in Alabama choose the mild climate of spring and fall to emerge from their hibernation and […]