IEVA CONFERENCE: Bringing equine vets together to share experiences
IEVA CONFERENCE: Bringing equine vets together to share experiences 2023-11-10
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IEVA CONFERENCE: Bringing equine vets together to share experiences 2023-11-10
Treating a scouring calf is unfortunately an issue that has to be dealt with on the vast-majority of Irish dairy farms.
Farmers are beginning to plan for drying off cows, with many planning on using selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) for the first time this year.
SHARING OPTIONS: The best way to dry a weak newborn calf is either under an infrared light or in a hot-box. / Donal O' Leary During a recent Teagasc / Animal Health Ireland CalfCare webinar, the subject of calf jackets was discussed. Vet and assistant professor in UCD school of veterinary medicine Catherine McAloon said that there can be a role for calf jackets, especially for young weak calves. It is important to note that a calf jacket should never be put on a wet calf, as it will prevent the calf from drying. Where a newborn calf is in need of extra ...
Dr. Catherine McAloon of University College Dublin (UCD) outlined how you can prevent calves from becoming sick using the two pillars.