For cattle farmers who see a spike in calf mortality but not the typical diarrhea that accompanies common bacterial infections, Quebec-based veterinarian Dr. Frédéric Beaulac says Salmonella Dublin should be top of mind. And if there is an outbreak, it could be a long road to recovery for the farm. Why it matters: Salmonella Dublin […] Read more
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Salmonella Dublin poses serious risks in cattle and humans
Infection classed as “emerging disease” in Ontario
Researcher calls for stronger focus on shipping healthy calves
Veterinarian says every animal should be examined for the four H’s
Examining all calves before transport and following the same nutrition and care protocols for male and female newborns could improve health outcomes for dairy farm animals that eventually end up at veal facilities. University of Guelph PhD student Dr. Devon Wilson, now working in the Population Medicine lab of Dr. Dave Renaud, spoke about calf […] Read more
Targeting improvements in calf health, welfare, antibiotic use
University of Guelph research shows Canadian dairy producers doing well but there is room for improvement
Calves can represent the future of the herd or provide an additional income stream for dairy farms, so it’s important that health challenges are kept to a minimum. Based on recent research at the University of Guelph, dairy farmers in Canada can take pride in the way they manage, house and care for replacement and […] Read more
Calf health index creates option to select for diarrhea and respiratory disease resistance
The Canadian index will be included in August 2025 dairy bull proofs
A new Canadian calf health index will help farmers reduce diarrhea and respiratory disease in calves through breeding.
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