 |
|
|
|||||
|
|
May 25, 2004 Contact Your Local Practitioner About Early Vaccination Maintaining calf health in drought-like conditions can be a challenge. With limited rainfall in some parts of North Dakota, one concern this summer is dust pneumonia, according to Charlie Stoltenow, North Dakota State University Extension Service veterinarian. In dry years, calves are exposed to increased stress due to not only a dry environment, but also decreased milk production in cows. “Producers may want to consider vaccinating for respiratory diseases before turning calves out,” Stoltenow says. This practice is not the normal course of action, as respiratory diseases are generally thought to be a problem post-weaning. However, in dry conditions, it may be beneficial for producers to vaccinate early, especially if dust pneumonia has been a problem in the past. “What to vaccinate for and what vaccinations to use are best determined by your local practitioner,” Stoltenow says. ### Source: Charlie
Stoltenow, (701) 231-7522, cstolten@ndsuext.nodak.edu |
Market Advisor: |
|
North Dakota State University |
