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Bom Harris, DVM
May 1, 20173 min read
Factory Farm or Family Farm?
Meet #313 of J Team Dairy. She is identified by a number and she spends most of her time during lactation living in a barn. Factory farm?...
Bom Harris, DVM
Apr 1, 20172 min read
Controlling Parasites in Sheep and Goats
There are many reasons that sheep and goats are far more susceptible to gastrointestinal parasites than cattle. Their grazing habits make...
Bom Harris, DVM
Mar 1, 20172 min read
Sheep and Goats: Treating Urinary Blockages
Urolithiasis is a common health emergency in small ruminants. This occurs when uroliths, or urinary stones, cause a blockage in the...
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
Dec 22, 20161 min read
Andes Mint Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons water 3 cups...
Bom Harris, DVM
Dec 5, 20161 min read
Is Selective Dry Cow Therapy right for you?
Dry cow treatment is an important part of udder health on most dairies. With increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use in...
Bom Harris, DVM
Nov 1, 20161 min read
Dehorning Calves
Dehorning is performed routinely in dairy cattle for the safety of the animals and farmers working with them. When performed at an early...
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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