Management

Both dairy and beef producers have their own views on the best way to stimulate a weak calf that doesn’t want to breathe.

Fresh cows can be especially vulnerable to a variety of illnesses, so it’s prudent for dairy producers to take special precautions to ensure their continued good health.

Selenium deficiency, which often occurs in association with vitamin E deficiency, is a relatively common trace mineral deficiency in Ireland.

These days, if you use AI sires as opposed to natural service, it’s practically impossible not to make genetic progress.

Used needles, unsterilized equipment and biting insects are all contributors to the tumor growing, lymph node swelling Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV), that is spread through blood transfers or related products

The transition period after calving and returning to the milk parlor is the most critical time in the life of a dairy cow.

Botulism is a toxic disease that has a rapid onset and is often fatal. Although botulism is not common, when it does occur, the effects can be devastating.

Recent studies have shown that disinfecting foot trimming equipment can cut the spread of bacterial infection by up to 68%.

There is a saying that a down cow is a dead cow, but their chances of making a recovery are higher if they quickly back on their feet, as it

Tax Planning As the old saying goes, the only thing that is inevitable if you are still living is paying tax to our “friends” in Ottawa.

Calf pneumonia is a multi-factorial disease that is very prevalent in housed calves, both dairy and beef, particularly between the ages of one to five months.

Procedural drift happens. Here’s how to identify potential break-downs before problems appear.

For the most part, the calves being born this time of the year are dairy calves. That being said, a cold and wet March can affect the beef producers as

Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease, is mainly spread via urine from carrier animals.

Dystocia is defined as delayed or difficult parturition. General causes are fetal-maternal size mismatch, fetal mal-presentation and maternal-related causes.