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"Just as you keep a first aid kit in the house, a well-stocked kit should be placed in the barn as well." Just as you keep a first aid kit in the house, a well-stocked kit should be placed in...

"Vaccination of susceptible cattle has been the principal approach to the prevention and control of BVDV." Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) infections are seen in all ages and breeds of cattle throughout the world and have significant economic impact due...

"Coccidiosis occurs more frequently in calves from one to six months of age but older cattle, especially those from one to two years, are often affected." Coccidiosis continues to be one of the major disease problems for cattle products. It...

"The average cow drinks about 30 gallons of water and consumes 95 pounds of feed per day." How Now Brown Cow? Related Article: 10 Steps for Healthier Calves Cows were domesticated nearly 5,000 years ago. Cows can see color. Cows...

"Many things can terminate pregnancy including genetic abnormalities, malnutrition, stress, steroids, and poisons." After a cow or heifer is bred, she should calve about nine months plus one week later (283 days on average). But sometimes accidents of gestation terminate...

"Create a list of neighbors within a 50 to 100-mile radius of your home who would be willing to board your livestock if you are forced to evacuate." In the event that a natural disaster strikes following these suggestions can...

"Use common sense in determining when to isolate sick or questionable animals from the herd to minimize exposure to other calves, particularly those that are already ill or may be incubating disease." Calving Watch: Calf health starts before birth. Be...

"Several of the common diseases that cause abortion can be prevented by vaccination." Most cattle abortions are caused by viral or bacterial infections. Premature separation of the placenta from the uterus is sometimes caused by inflammation or placentitis which may...