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Trich Regulations Update, Clell Bagley
Trich Regulations Update, Clell Bagley
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Fact sheet highlighting an update on trich regulations for bulls.
Vaccination Programs For Dairy Young Stock, Clell Bagley
Vaccination Programs For Dairy Young Stock, Clell Bagley
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Vaccines are an important tool to use in herd health programs for the protection of animal health. However, vaccines often do not protect health by themselves, and should be used in conjunction with good management practices. The timing of vaccination and selection of product type are important considerations.
Preparing Bulls For The Breeding Season, Clell Bagley
Preparing Bulls For The Breeding Season, Clell Bagley
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With proper care prior to and during the breeding season, cattlemen can increase the breeding capacity of bulls. Breeding soundness evaluations and trichomoniasis testing are tools which can aid a herd manager as he makes critical decisions for next year’s calf crop.
Understanding Bull Breeding Soundness Exams, Clell Bagley, Craig Burrell
Understanding Bull Breeding Soundness Exams, Clell Bagley, Craig Burrell
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Controversy still exists about Breeding Soundness Examinations (BSE) and what they can and cannot do. At times they are not used because of a lack of understanding of their value while at other times they are used with unrealistic expectations. First, BSE is performed to identify bulls with reduced fertility not just to find those which are sterile. Very few bulls are sterile but a significant percent have reduced fertility.