Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 29 2005 00:00

Instructions for Feeding Additional BioMos: When calves are on a reduced rate (less than 12 oz) of Amp Max they are not receiving enough BioMos. Please use the following chart to add additional BioMos to the milk replacer. The BioMos needs to be added at each feeding. In addition, for the first seven days even if calves are at 12 oz of Amp Max we would like you to add BioMos as per the 12 oz feeding rate.   Amount of Amp Max Fed BioMos in MR BioMos Additional BioMos Needed ... [More]

Posted by Administrator on June 16 2005 11:14

Ovine Newsletter 4th Quarter 2005 Maximizing profitability on your sheep operation means maximizing the number of viable lambs. Being prepared for lambing season by having your supplies in order and being ready with disease prevention and treatment strategies will maximize your lamb crop. The first step in obtaining on adequate lamb crop is having pregnant ewes. It’s not too late to have ewes pregnancy tested so you can sell open ewes. We have ultrasound services available for pregnanc... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 16 2005 10:56

Dairy Calf Newsletter 4th Quarter 2005 As we enter the cooler half of the year, attention needs to be placed on maximizing calf health and growth especially in calves that are eight weeks of age and younger. This article will highlight what can be done nutritionally and environmentally to support the calf during the cooler winter months. Nutrition The ideal temperature for calves is 50 degrees. As the outdoor temperature drops, the calf needs to use more energy to maintain normal body funct... [More]

Posted by Administrator on June 16 2005 10:46

Beef Newsletter 4th Quarter 2005 Minnesota has identified five herds that are infected with bovine tuberculosis. The state of MN has lost it’s tuberculosis free status. This means that there are stricter guidelines when moving cattle across state lines. The following rules are effective immediately for moving animals into Iowa: All cattle imported into Iowa from Minnesota need a health certificate and a permit number. All breeding cattle (6 months of age and older) moving into Iowa ... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 16 2005 10:37

Swine Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2005 Many producers in Southwest Minnesota and across the United States have implemented Enterisol Ileitis Oral Vaccine. This is a modified live vaccine that helps to prevent clinical outbreaks of ileitis along with improving feed conversion and average daily gain. Ileitis is caused by a bacteria known as Lawsonia intracellularis. This is a bacteria that is transmitted by ingestion of infected manure or fecal material. Pigs typically are exposed at 60-100 pounds ... [More]

Posted by Administrator on June 16 2005 10:26

Equine Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2005 Broodmares Remember there are three reasons to vaccinate mares To protect the mare-Rhino/Flu/Tetanus/EEE/WEE/West Nile To protect the fetus-Rhino at 5, 7 and 9 months of pregnancy To protect the foal to 3 months-Rhino/WEE/EEE/West Nile Foals Vaccinate foals for the following reasons Early protection—First days of life-Tetanus No protection from mother-If mares are unvaccinated West Nile at 1 month Replace maternal immunity starting at 3... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 16 2005 10:12

Dairy Calf Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2005 Mycoplasma bovis is a significant emerging pathogen in cattle. There are several strains of Mycoplasma but the most common species that causes disease in cattle is Mycoplasma bovis. When we refer to Mycoplasma in this article we are referring to Mycoplasma bovis. Mycoplasma is a small organism that commonly causes pneumonia, mastitis, ear infections and/or joint problems in cattle. You may have a problem with Mycoplasma in your calves if you see head til... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 16 2005 10:02

Dairy Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2005 Special Considerations for First Calf Heifers One challenge that every dairy farm deals with on a regular basis is bringing first lactation heifers into the herd. These heifers bring their own set of potential and challenges and every farm should have a plan in place on how to maximize the potential of these animals so they do not get culled out of the herd during the first lactation. This article is going to look at several areas of the dairy operation wher... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 16 2005 09:52

Beef Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2005 What causes calf scours? As new calves arrive, so does the threat of the common condition known as "calf scours". Infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoa can cause this condition. These agents have the common property of causing loss of water and electrolytes from the calf's body through the intestine. This causes potentially life-threatening dehydration and electrolyte imbalances that can result in death. The main infectious organisms that ... [More]