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Set a deworming strategy now for success over winter
It’s never too early to start thinking about your fall deworming strategy. Here’s why you should get a head start for winter success.
Optimizing immune function in neonatal calves
Vaccinating a newborn calf doesn’t mean it is immediately protected. Learn about other contributing factors to various diseases and how to prevent infection.
How do we keep antibiotics working?
The list of new antibiotics for cattle isn’t growing. From prevention to detection and treatment, learn about the Health for Animals association’s roadmap to keeping cattle healthy.
Checklist for newborn calves moving to hutches
The beginning of a calf’s life can dramatically impact the future. Use this checklist for moving calves to hutches to improve immune function and minimize disease risks.
Three-prong approach helps put a stop to pinkeye
A comprehensive IBK management plan is critical prior to pinkeye season to prevent infection in cattle. Learn how to develop an effective plan.
Economics of extending days on feed: live, carcass or grid sales
See the results of a trial that tested the economics of increasing days-on-feed and takeaways for your feeding and implant program.
Top five reasons to implant calves at weaning
From economic benefits to ease of use, discover five key reasons to implant calves before they head to the feedlot.
Elevate care to protect against BRD
Protecting cattle against BRD begins with good animal husbandry practices and a comprehensive vaccine program.
Deworming to maximize cattle performance
Parasites negatively impact the overall health and performance of cattle. Learn how to deworm beef cattle for maximum efficacy in four key steps.
Precondition for healthier, higher-value calves
One of the most effective strategies to improve calves’ health and performance is by implementing preconditioning programs.
New tool for customizing dairy herd health plans
This new online tool for dairy herd health management guides producers and their veterinarians to build a customized herd health plan. Discover how it works.
Milk culturing matters for mastitis management
Milk culturing helps identify the causes of clinical mastitis to help you adjust mastitis treatment protocols and improve udder health management.
Feed dewormers are an easy and viable option for summer parasite management
Learn about the effectiveness of cattle feed dewormers for summer parasite management.
Cattle health technologies help producers advance their operation’s sustainability
Learn about some of the new products and technologies available today that improve sustainability in the cattle industry.
New antibiotic option for BRD, pinkeye and foot rot now available
A new antibiotic that treats BRD, foot rot and pinkeye is now FDA approved. See how it can help treat some of the most common cattle disease challenges.
Maximize your preconditioning program for healthier, higher-value calves
Preconditioning programs help boost calves’ immune systems and health status. Learn about vaccines that can help maximize your program.
Rosy-Lane shares keys to reproductive success
Jordan Matthews, owner and manager at Rosy-Lane, highlights three keys to their success in producing reproductively efficient dairy cows.
Use these data insights to improve heifer reproduction efficiency
A deep dive into your herd records may hold insights to help improve heifer reproduction efficiency, ensure adequate replacement numbers and add value to your operation.
Choose the right vaccine for calf scours protection
Colostrum management is a critical factor in raising healthy dairy calves. By choosing the right vaccine, you reduce the risk of calf scours.
Benefits of using an internal teat sealant in dry cow management
Dairy cows are at risk of developing a new intramammary infection (IMI) during the dry period. Learn how internal teat sealants can prevent infection.
Deworming dairy replacement heifers: Testing, treatments and timing
An effective deworming strategy for dairy replacement heifers involves testing, choosing the right treatments and treatment timing. Discover how to achieve success.
Evaluating parasite control: Get a free FERCT kit
Cattle producers should regularly adjust internal parasite control methods. The FERCT kit offers a standardized diagnostic tool to test manure for eggs.
Advancing cattle health through real-time, actionable data
Advancing beef cattle health starts with new technologies including access to actionable data. Discover what’s in store for the future.
Proper ear tagging techniques for dairy calves
Refresh your knowledge of proper dairy calf ear tagging techniques with the most recent recommendations for application, timing, and placement.
Know the unknowns for successful mastitis treatment
Understanding the known and unknown variables will help uncover the best mastitis treatment decisions for each dairy cow.
Assessing the risks and financial impact of calfhood respiratory disease
With the prevalence of pneumonia and other respiratory diseases in calves, identify and manage risk factors to help prevent losses.
Why a culture of care is important for dairy operations
A new Dairy Care365® online training module from Merck Animal Health helps dairies establish a culture that prioritizes respect for both animals and workers.
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