Metagonomic sequencing has helped researchers learn more about respiratory disease pathogens because the process canprovide new information on pathogens that were previously hard to identify
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Metagenomics change how disease is diagnosed
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan use the technique to identify disease through bacteria, pathogens and viruses
Benchmarks indicate healthy calves
Cattle producers can prepare their new calf crop for success by closely watching a number of indicators of good health
With calving season in full swing, ensuring calves are primed to thrive is top of mind.
Monitoring first weeks of life will help ensure calf health
Paying close attention to calf health in the first week of life will decrease mortality and increase growth and returns to cow-calf producers. When we think about prevention of calf mortality, three main things come to mind, and I hope this review will eliminate the need for more calf treatments. For scours, the biggest factor […] Read more
One-minute spa treatment can boost calf health
Newborn calves massaged for one minute needed fewer health treatments in the first 30 days and were heavier at weaning
The project is headed by Dr. Désirée Gellatly, a research scientist at the Olds College Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production. She first saw the benefits of hands-on massage in her native Brazil as part of a research group studying ways to improve productivity, health and welfare in Zebu dairy calves.
Understanding the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of colostrum for calves
We have known that colostrum is important to calf health for a long time. Calves are born with an immature immune system and they depend on the intake of antibodies in colostrum called immunoglobulin G, or IgG, to protect them during early life. This process is called the transfer of passive immunity. However, our understanding […] Read more
