Grass Tetany in Cattle by Ben J. Character, DVM Every spring, it is important to watch for signs of Grass Tetany in cattle herds. Grass tetany (or Hypomagnesemia) occurs when blood levels of the electrolyte magnesium become too low. Magnesium is found in all forages and is usually provided for with good quality feed. Grass […]
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Uterine and Vaginal Prolapses in Cattle
Uterine and Vaginal Prolapses in Cattle by Ben J. Character, DVM Vaginal and uterine prolapse are two problems that can be seen during calving season. They are both related, in different ways, to the calving process. Although related, each has a different cause and should be considered differently as the producer makes decisions pertaining to […]
Large Animal Vaccinations
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 […]
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 […]