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Is More Really Better?
The person who first uttered those famous words, if a little bit is good, a lot is better, probably didn't have a pistol-grip syringe in his hand. But,...
Risky Business
In the past, about the best any feedyard could do with lightweight, high-risk calves was to treat with an antibiotic, give them a good-luck pat on the...
The brush was too broad
As a full-time rancher, and one who works closely with my veterinarian and vaccine representative, I take issue with the comments by veterinarian John...
Are You Vaccinating Calves Or Shooting Blanks?
Preconditioned cattle usually aren't, says John Peirce, and it doesn't take very long after they arrive at a feedyard to know exactly how much preconditioning...
Health Dollars & Sense
If you've written a check to your friendly local animal health supply house or looked at a closeout sheet on a set of high-risk calves, you know sickness...
Understanding What Vaccine Label Claims Mean
Vaccines are an essential tool for aiding in the prevention and control of infectious diseases in cattle. There are more than 200 vaccines and vaccine combinations...
Protect Against Frozen Vaccines Stored In Refrigerators
Frozen Vaccines
Chances are, when you purchased a new refrigerator for the house, you moved the old one to the barn. Problem is, in addition to being worn out, these...
From Our Columnists
Tracking failure
"Hard to believe six years have passed since the cow bearing BSE stole Christmas in the U.S. Harder to believe there's still no cattle and beef industry...
The next decade: Part I
I truly believe ranching in the next decade will not be "business as usual." Thus, my next few columns will look to stimulate ranchers'...
No Silver Bullet
I think I can speak for all the “Vet's Opinion” authors in saying that we enjoy feedback on our columns, particularly when a correspondent gives...
