Livestock Management
knowledge of the product is critical to achieving the highest antibody levels 5 to 7 weeks before calving. Parks recommends consulting a veterinarian to determine the best approach. “Consider which diseases are
prevalent in your area,” Parks says. “What are those cows seeing the strongest challenge from? Your vet- erinarian is going to be the best resource to fi nd answers to these questions.” For cattlemen who have dealt
with scours outbreaks in the past, proper diagnosis of the infection agent is critical to preventing fu- ture loss. Calf scours can be the result of a variety of bugs, but some have specifi c therapies available for prevention. Combined with quality man-
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agement practices, a good vaccine program can signifi cantly reduce or eliminate sickness and death loss due to calf scours. However, it takes more than pre-calving vaccinations to provide effective immunity to a newborn calf. Parks reminds ranch- ers that vaccinations will never re- place poor management.
Avoiding high mortality Due to the complex nature of
the variety of pathogens that can cause calf scours, total prevention may not be a realistic expectation in some cases. However, calf mor- tality and morbidity can be greatly reduced through a combination of sound management practices and pre-calving vaccinations. “We may still see disease, but
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we hope we are setting this calf up so that if it does come in contact with disease, the disease is not as severe, it doesn’t last as long and the calf requires less treatment and can quickly return to a normal state.” says Parks. ➤
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