Posted by Editor on June 30 2009 08:47
Cryptosporidium (Crypto)
Authored By: Dr. Sara Hooge
Cryptosporidiosis (crypto), a disease affecting both animals and humans, is caused by the organism Cryptosporidium
Not bacteria or a virus...a protozoa
Can affect mice, pigs, lambs, calves, dogs, cats, horses, and PEOPLE...so be careful!!
How does it cause diarrhea?
Invades the lining of the gut, kills the cells that absorb nutrients
low nutrient absorption leads to water loss to gut leading to secondary milk fermentation and dehy... [More]
Posted by Editor on June 26 2009 08:46
Salmonella Calf Trial
Trial
A blind study will be performed to test the effectiveness of the Salmonella choleraesuis vaccine intranasally in 2-4 day old dairy calves. Mustard seed oil used to treat calves with signs of Salmonella??"
Calves will be challenge on day 7 of the trial.
Calves will be monitored 7-14 days post challenge. Length of time will be determined based on morbidity and mortality of the calves.
Arrival Procedures
Each calf will have their blood pulled and total pr... [More]
Posted by Editor on June 25 2009 16:25
Dairy Calf "Insecticide Program"
Authored By: Dr. Steve Dudley
Calf Hutches:
1.Calves: Spray or dust, head to tail
Dust each with Zipcide or Cylence 1–2 oz as needed
Prozap Insectrin 1% Xtra- spray ½ oz per 100 lbs as needed
2.Hutch: Apply to all interior surfaces
Prozap Insectrin X
Mix 3.2 ounces in 1 gallon water, apply using a pump sprayer to cover the interior of the Hutch- reapply every two weeks
Demand CS
Mix 0.08 oz per 1 gallon water, apply using a pump s... [More]
Posted by Editor on June 22 2009 13:52
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Posted by Editor on June 15 2009 12:06
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Posted by Editor on June 12 2009 11:31
General Calf Protocol
Authored By: Dr. Steve Dudley
Calves
Administered
Product
Dose
Withdrawal
Arrive @ Calf Site
Bo-Se
Nasalgen
Vista 5 SQ
3 cc SQ
2 cc intranasal
2 cc SQ
21 days
21 days
21 days
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Posted by Editor on June 11 2009 11:31
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Posted by Editor on June 11 2009 10:50
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Posted by Editor on June 11 2009 09:58
Mycoplasma
Authored By: Dr. Steve Dudley
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 ti... [More]
Posted by Editor on June 10 2009 14:23
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