Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 10 2009 09:21

Injection site and needle use Always use a clean needle. Change needle every 15 head. Needle size in calves less than 500 lbs. SQ = 18 x 5/8 inch IM = 18 x 1 inch Use clean, sharp needles. Never use a bent needle. Inject into clean areas. Give injections 4 inches apart. Give SQ injections if possible. Bottle Management Always use a clean needle to take product out of a bottle. Using a dirty needle will contaminate the bottle with bacteria. Clean the top of the bottle wit... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 09 2009 15:21

Green Tag Calves vaccinated for IBR, BVD, BRSV, PI-3, seven-way Clostridium, and Haemophilus somnus. Treated for internal and external parasites. Castrated and dehorned. Optional: Vaccination for Mannheimia (Pasteurella) and other diseases. Implanted with a growth promotant. Calves are weaned and held for at least 30 days. Gold Tag Calves are re-vaccinated 14 or more days after first vaccination. Calves are weaned and held for at least 45 days. Includes all the requirem... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 09 2009 14:57

This letter is in reference to a conversation regarding treatment protocols for various problems that are typically seen in beef herds. Hopefully you won't need to use any of the protocols and you will have a very successful calving season. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future. Problems Hairballs—in calves or cows Cows—give 1 gallon of mineral oil. If possible add to 4 gallons of water with 1 package of probiolytes ( a combination ... [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]

Posted by Dr. Reed Leiting on June 16 2004 09:15

Swine Newsletter 1st Quarter 2004 From a swine ingredient standpoint in the upper Midwest, we live in a corn and soybean meal world. At times we have the opportunity to include other sources of energy and protein (amino acids) when they are cost effective. We have some alternative feedstuffs that need to be considered at this time. Dried Distillers Grains with Soluables (DDGS) The price of DDGS has moved around in recent months. In the summer and fall months of 2003 the price of DDGS was ve... [More]

Posted by Dr. Sara Rose on June 15 2004 14:45

Beef Newsletter 1st Quarter 2004 What is Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)? BSE, widely known as "mad cow disease", is a chronic degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system of cattle. What is the current status of BSE infected animals in the US? There has been only one case of BSE diagnosed in the US. This was a 6.5 year old dairy cow from Washington State. This cow was imported from Canada in August of 2001. The Washington herd where this cow was found is being depopula... [More]

Posted by Administrator on January 01 2003 00:00

Hydro-Lac Hydration Product Beef Newsletter 3rd Quarter 2003 This product has shown excellent results in keeping cattle hydrated in high heat stress periods, maintaining water and feed intake, and reducing shrink. For herd treatment - just add to your TMR wagon. For feedlot use - cuts losses due shrink and dehydration during shipping, sorting, pneumonia and diarrhea. Easy to use pelleted form. Palatable and readily consumed - ideal for cattle going to shows and sales. Bovine Bluelite Bov... [More]