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Dairy cattle, Forages, Livestock, Weather

Cold winter means paying extra attention to thin cows

By Alberta Agriculture February 23, 2013

There is a combination of factors challenging cattle producers this year. December was considerably colder than normal, and this colder weather has prompted a heavier-than-usual hair coat on many cattle. While cows appear to be in good condition, producers may find, with some hands-on evaluation or condition scoring, that many may actually be thin. “Another

Beef cattle, Livestock

Survey shows how calf diseases are treated

By Roy Lewis February 15, 2013

A comprehensive survey was completed by Dr. Cheryl Waldner at the Western Veterinary College in Saskatoon looking at the incidence of early calfhood diseases across Western Canada. Surveys were distributed to veterinary clinics across this region and randomly distributed to their clients. Thanks to the participating veterinarians and their clients who responded and answered the

Livestock, News

Colostrum boosts the health of cattle throughout their lifetime

By Shannon VanRaes February 15, 2012

An ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure, provincial extension vet Dr. Wayne Tomlinson told producers during a Beef and Forage Week seminar in Teulon. Vaccinations and proper colostrum uptake don’t just give calves a good start, but also keep them healthy into adulthood and the feedlot as well, he said. “Without

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Diagnosing common problems in young calves

By Roy Lewis February 16, 2012

Every calving season veterinarians are called on to examine calves with a multitude of problems. Some are herd related but many are individual problems of no concern to the rest of the herd. Most cases fall into a few broad categories. Each category has a much different treatment regime. This article will break out these

Hogs, Livestock

Tubing Piglets Gives A Quick Energy Boost – for Mar. 31, 2011

March 31, 2011

Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting Ltd. of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Wes tern Hog Journal. His columns run every second week in the Manitoba Co-operator. Larger litters have created a new challenge in recent years when it comes to maximizing piglet survival rates. It is not unusual to see barns averaging

Livestock

Colostrum — Giving A “Jump-Start” To A New Foal

March 31, 2011

Colostrum is an essential ingredient to the new life of a vibrant newborn foal. So, a foal nursing shortly after birth is a very good sign. The first milk produced by the mare is energy and nutrient dense, most renowned for its ability to “jump-start” a healthy immune system. A vigorous foal stands and easily

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Next Few Months Critical In Beef Operations

March 31, 2011

The next several months are crucial in securing potential profits in a majority of beef operations. “The No. 1 indicator of potential profits is the birth of a live calf, and to have a live calf next year, the cows need to become pregnant,” says Carl Dahlen, North Dakota State University Extension Service beef cattle

Hogs, Livestock

Tubing Piglets Gives A Quick Energy Boost – for Mar. 3, 2011

March 3, 2011

Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting Ltd. of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal. His columns will run every second week in the Manitoba Co-operator. Larger litters have created a new challenge in recent years when it comes to maximizing piglet survival rates. It is not unusual to see barns averaging

Livestock

Are You Ready For Calving Season?

By NDSU Release February 10, 2011

Cows are getting ready for the calving season, but producers may not be prepared, says North Dakota State University Extension Service beef specialist Carl Dahlen. Leading up to the breeding season, a portion of the cows in beef herds will be cycling. Even in situations where producers have good fences, bulls can manage to find

Livestock, Other livestock

The New Arrival — Care Of The Foal And Its Dam

April 8, 2010

CAROL SHWETZ DVM Producing a healthy foal begins long before labour. It starts with having a healthy mare. Healthy mares have healthy foals, and healthy foals have healthy mares. Exercise is an essential part of a healthy pregnancy – after all the uterus is a muscle too. One can reasonably ride a pregnant mare up

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Tag Archives Colostrum

Cold winter means paying extra attention to thin cows

Survey shows how calf diseases are treated

Colostrum boosts the health of cattle throughout their lifetime

Diagnosing common problems in young calves

Tubing Piglets Gives A Quick Energy Boost – for Mar. 31, 2011

Colostrum — Giving A “Jump-Start” To A New Foal

Next Few Months Critical In Beef Operations

Tubing Piglets Gives A Quick Energy Boost – for Mar. 3, 2011

Are You Ready For Calving Season?

The New Arrival — Care Of The Foal And Its Dam

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