Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 10 2009 14:17

Maternity Pen Management Move cows into the maternity pen for as short a time as possible Keep sick cows away from the maternity area Maintain enough bedding so pen stays dry and clean Adequate ventilation and lighting Calf Management Remove the calf from the dam soon after birth CALF SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SUCK FROM THE COW Calf-guard needs to be given before the colostrum (ideally wait 30 minutes to 1 hour between Calf-guard and colostrum) Colostrum: The most important me... [More]

Posted by Administrator on June 10 2009 13:16

Drug Dosage Route Withdrawal Other info Albon boluses 2 boluses/cwt Orally 7 days Coccidiosis Adspec       Mycoplasma or respiratory disease Ampicillin 200 1 cc/60 lb SQ or IM 14 days Systemic antibiotic Baytril 5 cc/cwt IM 21 days Respiratory disease BMD 1 pkg/100 hd Orally 21 days Clostridium prevention Bovimycin 200 5 cc/cwt IM 10 days Naval infections CABB 10 cc/calf Orally 21 days Clostridium prevention ... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 10 2009 13:07

Salmonella is a bacteria that can infect the intestines, respiratory tract or cause a systemic (blood borne) infection. Salmonella is spread easily from saliva or feces. Clinical signs: Fever (temperature higher than 104 F) Slow, weak Dehydration Sudden down/sick Diarrhea Respiratory disease – increased respiratory rate Treatment: TMS oral – 15 mL orally twice daily in milk. Excede – 2 mL intraear Electrolytes – to all calves scouring, 1-2 times daily. ... [More]

Posted by Administrator on June 10 2009 13:04

Drug Dosage Route Withdrawal Other info Banamine 2 cc/cwt SQ 4 days Anti-inflammatory Pain med Better Calf IV fluid kit Ø 500 cc IV 0 days Treat dehydration Bio-Mos 1 scoop/calf Orally 0 days Intestinal support Double dose during scours BoSe 3 cc/cwt SQ 0 days Immune support CDT 1 scoop/2 quarts water Orally 0 days Oral electrolyte. Contains glycine and sodium acetate. Calf formula D 1-2 scoops/ calf/feedings Orally 0 days ... [More]

Posted by Dr. Sara Barber on June 10 2009 11:21

Dairy Cattle (adult): First seven days: 15 gm/head/day 55# bag: one pound per 30 cows per day Day 8-28: 10 gm/head/day 55# bag: one pound per 45 cows per day Maintenance: 5 gm/head/day 55# bag: one pound per 90 cows per day  

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 10 2009 10:11

Calf Does Not Drink Aggressively Take rectal temperature (normal is 102 degrees or less) Score feces: 1 = Diarrhea 2 = Normal 3 = Dry/Constipated Check if the calf is breathing quickly Check if the calf has a snotty nose Check if the calf has a swollen navel Check if the calf has a swollen joint Record all those findings on the treatment sheet Treatments: Diarrhea – refer to calf scouring protocol Pneumonia If calf has pneumonia plus swollen joints or a droopy ear, go ... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 10 2009 09:59

Scouring Levels Level 1 – 5% dehydrated. Scouring. No signs of dehydration. Level 2 – 8-10% dehydrated. Scouring Sunken eyes Skin tent Dry gums Level 3 – Over 10% dehydrated. Scouring Sunken eyes Skin tent Dry gums Calf will not suck Treatment Protocols Level 1. Feed 2 quarts (10% of body weight) of milk twice a day. Feed 2 quarts base electrolytes one time/day. Do not mix electrolytes with milk. Level 2. Feed 2 quarts milk twice a day. ... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 10 2009 09:13

Ideal barn Protection from the elements for workers. All-in-all-out and filled within 2 weeks. Barn should be able to be cleaned/disinfected between groups. Sidewall – 14 ft. Cement – 3 ft Two roll type curtains. The bottom –8 ft and rolls up and the top curtain – 2 ft and rolls down. Width – 40-50 feet Open ridge Eaves on both sides to prevent water coming in the sides. Control the microenvironment of each calf to allow for low total airborn... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 10 2009 08:39

1st 2 hrs: one gallon of colostrum 1st 6 hrs: 2 additional quarts of colostrum 4-6 weeks of age: Bovishield 4 Once PMH Vision 7 + Somnus 5-6 months: Brucella (Bangs) Vision 7 + Somnus Bovishield 4 or 4 Once Ultramectrin Heifer pre-breeding: Horizon 9 (MLV 4-way and Lepto) Vision 7 + Somnus 8 weeks pre-fresh: Triangle 8 (Killed 4-way and Lepto) J5 4 weeks pre-fresh: J5 Vision 7 + Somnus 2 weeks after freshening: J5  

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 10 2009 08:27

Maternity Pen Management Move cows into the maternity pen for as short a time as possible Keep sick cows away from the maternity area Maintain enough bedding so pen stays dry and clean Adequate ventilation and lighting Good observation of calvings. Too many unobserved calvings lead to poor early calf management and colostrum management Calf Management Remove the calf from the dam soon after birth. The calf should be with the cow less than 90 minutes. CALF SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO... [More]