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Neonatal Calf Health Resources

Decision Tree for when to intervene: Ensuring Colostrum Consumption After Calving Using an Esophageal Tube Feeder for a Beef Calf Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT) Strategies for Management Record Keeping for Cow-Calf Herds: An Excel Guide Navel Infections in Beef Calves Castration of Beef Calves: B...
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Upcoming Events

February, 2024: Beef Cattle Health Webinar Series, every Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7 pm Cattle Health webinar series sign-up and archives March 16th, 2024: Beef Cattle Symposium at UC Davis 2024 UC Beef Cattle Symposium Flyer...
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Research

The research program is focused on herd health problems affecting beef cattle in California including but not limited to infectious diseases, nutrition, or antimicrobial stewardship. California is a large state with unique production systems and ecological landscapes.
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Ongoing Research Projects

1. Antimicrobial resistance in cow-calf operations Adult cows and calves on twenty ranches in northern California had fecal samples taken to evaluate bacteria in feces for antimicrobial resistance. 2.
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Completed Research Projects

Eye patches for pinkeye Comparison of healing time for pinkeye ulcers and weight gain in stocker calves when eye patches were used to treat pinkeye in addition to antibiotic treatment.
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Disease Information

UC Davis School of VetMed Health Topics for Livestock Bovine anaplasmosis Foothill abortion How to order the Foothill abortion vaccine Lice infestations in cattle Dummy Calves or Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome Health risks for cattle from flooding Zoonoses Controlling E.
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How to

How to make a chute side cooler (Oklahoma State) Download PDF Chute side cooler additional images Download PDF How to make a mineral feeder from a barrel and tire (North Carolina Cooperative Extension) Youtube video How to dispose of sharps Find sites that accept your sharps; always check with the l...
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Antimicrobial Stewardship

Use the following links to download California-specific information List of drugs Download PDF Infographics on judicious use of antimicrobials for 3 common diseases in cow-calf operations Pinkeye (English version) Conjunctivitis bovina (Spanish version) Calf scours (English version) Diarrea neonatal...
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