Tips for Managing HPAI Risk on Dairies
Tips for Managing HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) Risk on Dairies 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 not normally infect humans, […]
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Goat Vaccination Programs
Goat Vaccination Program 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 C + D and tetanus. This is the vaccine that everyone raising goats should use. […]
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Best Practices for Dealing with Downed Cows
Best Practices for Dealing with Downed Cows 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 […]
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