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Doing it early and properly brings benefits to the producers, addresses animal welfare concerns, and prevents problems later on
Fattening thin cows and feeding less to fat ones will boost performance
Everyone involved in the cattle industry should keep a copy handy and consult it frequently
Some will reproduce normally and are well worth keeping, but others need to be culled
There’s a lot of confusion about these programs — here’s a take from a veterinary perspective
Grass tetany can be successfully treated if caught early, but you need to contact your vet immediately
You need to pay close attention to this costly problem and take steps to reduce it
The goal is always to protect the cow from further trauma and hopefully give her many more productive years
Vets aren't called out during calving as often as they used to be, but producers need to know when to call for backup
Close observation and working with your vet on a customized plan are key to dealing with this problem
