Coccidiosis in Dairy Cows

Coccidiosis in Dairy Cows By Heather Smith Thomas Bovine coccidiosis is one of the major diseases in young calves. It can quickly and easily spread, and can have devastating effects on calves. Coccidiosis occurs wherever cattle are raised; all adult animals harbor some of these protozoan parasites and shed a few in their feces, but […]

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Tips on Using an Esophageal Feeder and a Nasogastric Tube

Tips on Using an Esophageal Feeder and a Nasogastric Tube By Heather Smith Thomas Sometimes it is necessary to get fluid into a calf that can’t suckle. It might be a newborn that needs colostrum but is compromised from a hard birth and unable to suckle a bottle, or it might be a sick, dehydrated […]

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The Evolution of Colorado Serum

The Evolution of Colorado Serum Article courtesy of David Huff. Colorado Serum Company’s story begins in January of 1923 on a plot of land close to the Stock Yards and coliseum in Denver, CO.  Originally called the American Serum Company, the small facility was started by veterinarian Dr. J.N. Huff in order to produce an […]

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