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Swine Vaccination Considerations

This publication offers considerations for swine vaccinations based on disease, stage of production, and time of administration. These are general guidelines and not one-size-fits-all protocols for swine vaccinations. Producers should work with their veterinarians in a valid veterinary client patient relationship (VSPR) to create a final protocol for their operation.

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Health Considerations for Confined Cow-Calf Operations

Confined cow-calf operations are becoming more common as Midwestern cattle producers adjust to increased land costs and a decreasing forage base. As these operations grow, management and health practices will need to be adjusted to minimize effects of increased cattle density. This publication discusses areas such as biosecurity, vaccinations, breeding and calving that may need to change in a move to this new operation.

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IBCR 206

Low Stress Cattle Handling

Low stress cattle handling has been advocated by many within the beef industry as a way to improve performance, animal welfare and handling efficiency. This publication talks about cattle's natural behavior and how low stress handling can be properly utilized in an operation.

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Poultry External Parasite and Pest Control

External parasites such as fleas, ticks, lice and mites are a concern for both commercial and small flock poultry producers. This publication discusses these type of poultry parasites and provides information, including a list of insecticides, that can be used to combat them.

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PMR 1016

Heat Stress in Beef Cattle

Heat stress is a recurring issue for most areas where cattle feeding occurs. Proper planning can provide effective mitigation strategies and minimize death loss during heat events. This publication provides guidance for identifying and managing heat stress in feedlot cattle.

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IBC 126

Vaccines: Handle with Care

A strong vaccination program can have a sizable impact on a cattle herd, saving money and improving the herd's health. This publication highlights how to transport, store and use vaccines properly. It also provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a cooler to keep vaccines the proper temperature while being used.

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AS 12

Youth Animal Projects and the Veterinary Feed Directive

This publication provides information regarding the new veterinary feed directive and how it relates to youth animal projects.

Information on getting a VFD, its components and uses are all presented.

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Veterinary Feed Directive

In 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began issuing Compliance Policy Guides (CPG) regarding antibiotic usage in animal agriculture. Compliance Policy Guide 209 established FDA’s position that medically important antibiotics should not be used for production enhancement (rate of gain or feed efficiency) and that veterinary oversight should be required when using medically important antibiotics for treatment, prevention or control.

This publication provides an overview of the veterinary feed directive and how to comply with the law.

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PMR 1019

Control of Calf Diarrhea (Scours) in Midwest Beef Cattle Farms

Scours is the main cause of disease and death in calves 2-30 days of age. Identifying and treating clinical signs early will allow producers to minimize widespread injury to the herd. Prevention is key to controlling scours by managing cow health and nutrition before calving and segregating calves for the first month of life.

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PMR 1020

Hypomagnesaemia (Grass Tetany) in Beef Cattle

Hypomagesaemia (grass tetany) is caused by low magnesium levels in the blood and most often seen in lactating cows feeding on spring grass. Learn the clinical signs, treatments and cow nutrition techniques to prevent this common disease.

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PMR 1017

Pink Eye in Beef Cattle Herds

Pinkeye is a general term used to describe symptoms impacting eye health for cattle, including excessive tearing, conjunctivitis (inflammation of eyelid), photophobia (aversion to light) and corneal ulcers. This publication provides an overview of symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment.

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PMR 1018

Weak Calf Syndrome in Beef Cattle Herds

Weak calf syndrome is a herd problem typically described as calves that are born alive, but lack normal vigor. There are multiple factors contributing to weak calf syndrome during gestation including suboptimal dam nutrition, mineral deficiencies, and infectious diseases. Close observation during calving to identify potential problems and timely intervention can reduce negative impacts on cattle herds.

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Organic Livestock Systems: Views of Veterinarians and Organic Producers

Find how organic producers use veterinary care and the veterinarians' attitudes toward and experience with organic systems. This report also addresses the adequacy of current veterinary education about organic systems. Shows perspectives from both veterinarians and organic livestock producers.

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