Tips for Managing HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) Risk on Dairies
Tips for Managing HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) Risk on Dairies By Heather Smith Thomas Avian influenza or “bird flu” is caused by infection with avian influenza Type A viruses. These viruses spread naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can also infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Bird flu viruses do […]
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Goat Vaccination Program
Goat Vaccination Program Provided by Dr. Niki Whitley, The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina A&T State University Vaccination protocols should be developed in consultation with your local veterinarian and minimally aimed at preventing diseases in your herd. Recommended Vaccination The vaccine commonly known as “CDT” or “CD&T” is a vaccination for Clostridium perfringens type […]
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Best Practices for Dealing with Downed Cows
By Jaclyn Krymowski. Handling a sick cow is challenging. Handling a down cow takes the task to another level. Because this is a situation that can happen quickly and anywhere , even a well-conceived down-cow protocol can make a response challenging. Though each scenario needs to be evaluated at the moment,having a general procedure in […]
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