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WELCOME |
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BIG WELCOME TO NEW VETERINARIAN WITH 13 YEARS EXPERIENCE--
DR. COREY JONES
306-773-5773
cell 306-774-5783
Dr. Corey will be doing most of the on farm service in the beef business.
He is looking forward to meeting and working with you!
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COMMON PROBLEMS |
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Week ending March 10th
Pneumonia in cows just before calving or just after. (Also seen in sheep)
*Must treat these cows immediately and be sure they continue to eat
For treatment I refer you to the pneumonia in cows.
Week ending March 17
1. Calves- Puss in eyes. Looks like slight pneumonia.
Refer you to treatment in Calves-Puss in eyes
*As with any problem. If you see a group, let us know.
2. Bulls- Semen testing has been variable.
Bulls require minerals
Vitamin A- be sure the products are fresh and have an expiry date.
Week ending March 26
1.Normal Calvings
For heifers the normal is: 1 1/2 hrs after you see the water bag, you should see the calf.
For cows the normal is: 1 hr after you see the water bag, you should see the calf.
If you have any doubts, concerns or questions it is ok to get animal in and check.
* If you do reach arm in to check calving, make sure you put disinfectant on gloves. Will never hurt calf or cow if you are CLEAN and GENTLE!
2. Very Important
Get minerals and Vitamin A into those herd bulls!
April 2nd-No April Fools Joke
Beef and Dairy Cows (Particularly heifers) With Infection in the Wall of Uterus
* Very Severe, animals ill about 3 days after calving
*For treatment, refer to the secure page.
April 9
*Lambs showing nervous signs
Treatment- Dexamethasone & Thiamine
*Calves not taking in sufficient colostrum or poor colostrum from cows or heifers.
Problems you may see:
-scours
-pneumonia
-diptheria
-navel ills
April 10
* Diphtheria calves are a common call now.
-forced respiration
-usually can hear the calf breathing from quite a distance
-calf usually continues to suck
-this is a very difficult condition to treat and often they relapse
*For treatment refer to the secure area
April 16
*Stomach ulcers in calves which also includes calves showing a great deal of gut pain.
-many times bloated
-stretching legs back
-may be rolling on the ground
-often the better doing calves
-can be numerous reasons
*Treatment- refer you to the secure area
*Horses
-respiratory signs this time of the year give us a call as these these problems are common and can be very serious.
-last year there was Equine Infectious Anemia in northern Sask.--we can certainly discuss this with you and we have a map as to where there were cases.
April 23
*Electrolytes- Be sure to give electrolytes to any sick calves in this warm weather.
*Also there is a great deal of Rota and Corona viral illness in calves --> causing scours day 6-12 with variations.
Treatment-
- Multiple B Vitamins
- Stockmans Choice Paste and an antibiotic such as Liquamycin LA
- Keep HYDRATED.
Diagnosis-
-collect fecal sample from affected calf--usually not a problem--freeze and submit to U of S. (ask us)
Very Serious Herd Problem
April 27, 2012
Seeing many liver calves
-calves are born stupid
-hard to treat
-always try multiple B Vitamins, and be sure to keep fed
These calves are often disappointing as after a great deal of care they go on to die
April 30, 2012
Hope calving is going good for you!!
**Watch those calves, particularly after this wet weather- - If you think a calf is a problem-- treat them!
I refer you to the VCR Section for treatment.
**Stressed calves at handling such as branding or moving, think of mass medicating-- again refer to the VCR section.
May 3, 2012
**Mastitis Problems are real common with the increase in humidity; for treatment of dairy, beef or sheep contact our secure section regarding Mastitis.
** If you are seeing calves with severe scours between 5 to 12 days of age--contact a veterinarian.
We are seeing numerous of these cases and many are severe problems
May 7, 2012
** Do not take chances if a calf looks sick after this wet weather treat them!
** Do not vaccinate calves that are looking ill-or if you have 10% sick calves--abandon the processing!
May 10, 2012
Numerous calls regarding- Giardia in calves
- Grey type scour--calves not very ill
- Should treat if can catch--safeguard oral and a long lasting antibiotic
May 14, 2012
**AT CATTLE CARE WE AIM TO DISPENSE PRODUCTS, NOT JUST SELL THEM--THEREFORE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS LET US KNOW!!
** We have a handout that we give with all vaccine orders--we really encourage you to read and also if you have questions let us know.
** Also Dairy Meeting planned for June--will have a date on this soon.
May 15,2012
Slightly different topic today-
Injuries to numerous people--injured by bulls in particular.
We are seeing larger herds and more hyper animals.
May 16th, 2012
Numerous calls regarding calves-- severe gut pain.
Treatment:
Pain killer, Penicillin oral, and Penicillin IM, also bloat treatment
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Services |
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We have been told by our clients, the services that are the most important to their operations are as follows;
1. Solve Herd Problems
Therefore if you have a herd problem we will discuss and if necessary we will check the problem at your farm or ranch.
2. Answer Problem And Product Questions
We will answer questions via phone or email as soon as possible. As this is the priority in our practice. If we can not answer-we will find the answer for you.
Contact information:
email: cattlecare@sasktel.net
Phone: 306-773-5773
Ted's Cell: 306-741-5696
3. Develop Herd Health Programs
We have alliances with a number of veterinarians to bring to you the most efficient and up to date Health Programs for your herd or flock.
4. Ultrasound Pregnancy Testing
We have purchased the most up to date equipment and have completed in depth training (But in reality learning every day)
5. Common Problems That We Are Seeing
Each Monday we will update this area. We will give information about the problem, however as far as treatments we will ask you to subscribe to our information.
*In this problem area if you are seeing a group of sick animals we expect a phone call as this could be a herd problem.*
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New Disease |
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Schmallenberg Virus
Germany and Netherlands, Italy, United Kingdom
Dairy Cows
*drop in milk
*fever diarrhea
*decreased appetite
*weight loss
Sheep
*deformed lambs
*abortions
*stillborns and weak lambs
Carriers thought to be biting midges and mosquitoes
CFIA is monitoring the situation
There is a great deal of research taking place
This is not a complete discussion, but for your information.
This info was taken from the Western Producer March 15/2012 issue
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Liver Flukes |
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Liver Flukes can be a problem. Should contact us.
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General Treatment Protocols |
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Our treatment protocols are available to all our clients with whom we have a VCR (Vet/Client Relationship). This is a list of what Ted and Amanda recommend as a first step in many situations. Unfortunately we can not make this available to those whom we do not have a VCR with. Feel free to phone and discuss with Ted or Amanda any problems you may have and they will be willing to offer their advice.
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Quotes |
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@LE - LIVE CATTLE - CME |
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High |
Low |
Last |
Chg |
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Jun
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119.900 |
117.875 |
119.525s |
1.600 |
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Aug
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122.100 |
119.775 |
121.925s |
1.875 |
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Oct
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126.675 |
124.775 |
126.300s |
1.350 |
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Dec
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129.050 |
127.200 |
128.600s |
1.150 |
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Feb
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130.300 |
128.550 |
130.025s |
1.350 |
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@GF - FEEDER CATTLE - CME |
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High |
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Last |
Chg |
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May
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151.600 |
150.200 |
151.300s |
0.675 |
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Aug
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161.250 |
159.700 |
160.700s |
0.775 |
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Sep
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162.325 |
161.050 |
161.725s |
0.550 |
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Oct
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163.500 |
162.125 |
162.875s |
0.450 |
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Nov
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164.000 |
162.750 |
163.475s |
0.475 |
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@S - SOYBEANS - CBOT |
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High |
Low |
Last |
Chg |
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Jul
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1438'6 |
1405'0 |
1405'0s |
-33'0 |
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Aug
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1409'6 |
1379'4 |
1381'0s |
-24'2 |
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Sep
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1355'0 |
1326'4 |
1327'0s |
-20'4 |
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Nov
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1317'4 |
1288'2 |
1288'0s |
-18'4 |
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Jan
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1314'2 |
1286'6 |
1286'0s |
-18'0 |
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@C - CORN - CBOT |
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Jul
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638'4 |
619'4 |
635'4s |
10'4 |
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Sep
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551'6 |
532'4 |
546'4s |
8'0 |
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Dec
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542'4 |
522'0 |
537'0s |
8'6 |
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Mar
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552'2 |
533'4 |
546'4s |
7'2 |
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May
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560'0 |
541'6 |
557'0s |
9'6 |
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