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Bom Harris, DVM
Jan 4, 20191 min read
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex
Fluctuating temperatures and wet weather have brought some devastating respiratory outbreaks to our area. While bovine respiratory...
Bom Harris, DVM
Nov 6, 20182 min read
Bull Power: Are you ready for fall breeding?
Fall calving is wrapping up and we are already looking towards preparing for the next breeding season. Many cow-calf operators use...
Bom Harris, DVM
Sep 1, 20173 min read
Why Do Farmers Use Antibiotics?
Alvis Dairy is one of two remaining dairy farms in Goochland County, Virginia. Erin Henley, part of the fourth generation currently...
Bom Harris, DVM
Jun 1, 20172 min read
Proper Vaccine Handling and Storage
Preventive health is one of the most important elements of maintaining a healthy, productive herd of cattle. It is much more effective to...
Bom Harris, DVM
Feb 1, 20172 min read
Calf Scours Prevention and Management
Calf scours can be a major headache on both beef and dairy operations. In either situation, the underlying cause is typically inadequate...
Bom Harris, DVM
Jan 1, 20172 min read
Veterinary Feed Directive in Effect for 2017
As we enter 2017, it is critical that all herds be in compliance with the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules that are now in effect....
Bom Harris, DVM
Oct 1, 20162 min read
Vaccinating Cattle in Virginia
Vaccines are an important part of herd health management. It is a relatively inexpensive way to invest in the health of your herd by...
Bom Harris, DVM
Sep 1, 20162 min read
When Calving Season Has You Seeing Double
Cows twin at a rate of one to seven percent, with dairy breeds twinning two to three times as frequently as beef cows. Most would prefer...
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