In what promises to be the most important animal health initiative seen in Australia in the past 20 years, a new industry-wide vaccine protection program called ‘Immune Ready’ is being launched this week across the beef and dairy sectors. ..Read More
In this novel approach to delivering a message, forthright veterinarian and beef consultant Phil Holmes explores the common lack of industry understanding about the impact and management of pestivirus, as described through a phone call…..Read More
DAF Roma beef extension officer Tim Emery offers this refresher for northern bull buyers about to enter the market for replacements this spring. “If you’re the person responsible for buying bulls for a cattle business, a friendly reminder: your selections will have an influence on the genetic direction and profitability of the herd for more than a decade,” he says…Read More
Exposure of feedlot cattle to persistently infected carriers of Pestivirus results in average costs of US $67.49 per head, research has shown, yet many herds are still not vaccinating feedlot-destined cattle. ..Read More
A series of industry-backed research projects is looking at preventative measures for minimising the impact of bovine respiratory disease in feedlot environments. Here’s an update on three recent projects of importance in BRD management ..Read More
This week’s genetics review focuses on understanding some of the causes of early pregnancy losses and the cost associated with them. It’s important, because genetic improvement will be undermined if cows are late cyclers or lose embryos as a result of disease…Read More
The economic cost of the virus, impacts to the beef, feedlot and dairy sector…Read More
A disease known to impose the second greatest cost impact on the Australian beef cattle industry behind cattle ticks continues to cause serious production losses, despite there being a proven vaccine available…Read More
Developing an immune-ready breeding cow, through protection before conception is the theme of a webinar being held later today hosted by the Australian Wagyu Association and Zoetis Animal Health..Read More
While many of the bulls sold over the autumn period head to southern production regions, a considerable portion are purchased with the intention of using them in herds based in the northern production zones. To ensure the successful adaption of bulls into a northern based program, there are some practical options that both seedstock producers and commercial producers should consider prior to transport..Read More