USDA Updates Animal Disease Traceability Rules Requiring Electronic Identification for Cattle
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rules in 2013 requiring certain classes
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Dairy Farms Navigate Unusual Avian Flu Outbreak
The HPAI virus, or bird flu, has been detected in 208 dairy farms in 14 states, but none in Virginia.
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Navigating Calving: Understanding Normal Losses and When to Be Concerned
Occasional late-term abortions or stillbirths are an unfortunate reality. Learn to distinguish between expected losses and signs of an issue
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Managing Prolapses on the Farm
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Principles of Proper Grazing
The largest
cost of livestock ownership is feed. The best way to reduce feed cost is to maximize what you already have.
Bom Harris, DVM
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Why Vaccinate? Important Considerations for Cattle and Small Ruminant Herds
Vaccines are one of the mainstays of disease prevention that we provide for our animals. There are core vaccines that we recommend for...
Bom Harris, DVM
Feb 6, 20233 min read
Vaccination Recommendations for Beef and Dairy Cattle
These are the core vaccines recommended annually in Virginia beef and dairy cattle. “Blackleg” Clostridial seven-way (e.g. Alpha7,...
Bom Harris, DVM
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Hoof Trimming and Other New Services Offered By Our Cattle Health Technician
We are happy to announce that hoof trimming services provided by our Cattle Health Technician, Darin Durham, are fully up and running....
Bom Harris, DVM
Oct 4, 20221 min read
FDA Issues Important Changes to Over-The-Counter Antimicrobials
FDA Guidance 623, announced in June 2021, will effectively move all over-the-counter antibiotics to prescription status by June of 2023....
Bom Harris, DVM
Jun 24, 20221 min read
Fecal Scoring in Dairy Calves
As we approach the dog days of summer and the period of heavy calving that is typical on most Virginia dairy farms this time of year, we...
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No Feet, No Cow
Healthy hooves are critical to comfort, health and production in beef cattle. When cattle cannot move comfortably, they cannot graze...
Bom Harris, DVM
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Cattle Inventory Management and Your Bottom Line
Expenses are up across all of the economy and agriculture is no exception. Whether beef or dairy, the largest expense for most cattle owners
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Managing Sick Dairy Calves
The health of dairy calves in the first eight weeks of life directly impacts future milk production and longevity within the herd.
Bom Harris, DVM
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Tube Feeding Calves
Poor appetite caused by sickness or injury can quickly lead to life-threatening malnutrition and dehydration in young calves. If a sick calf
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Sep 28, 20212 min read
Veterinary Telehealth: New Guidelines for Our Comprehensive Services
Veterinary Telehealth Practice Guidelines
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Biosecurity: Keeping Your Herd Safe
Expanding a herd with new animals can be exciting, whether it is a new breeding bull, young stock to add genetic diversity to the herd,...
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Focus on Heat Detection
The success of any dairy reproductive program depends on well-observed and recorded estrus (heat). Low fertility in a herd can often be...
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Recognizing Neurologic Disease in Ruminants
Neurological diseases are diseases of the brain, spine and the nerves that connect them. A similar array of neurologic diseases affect...
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Mar 26, 20213 min read
Celebrating Women in Agriculture
Women have a been a critical component of agriculture since the beginning of time.
Bom Harris, DVM
Mar 17, 20211 min read
Not Too Soon to Start on Fly Control!
Many beef producers are more mindful of complete insect control in late winter due to the threat posed by the disease Theileria, which is...
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