Cassie Snyder, DVMJun 241 minFecal Scoring in Dairy CalvesAs we approach the dog days of summer and the period of heavy calving that is typical on most Virginia dairy farms this time of year, we...
Bom Harris, DVMJun 242 minNo Feet, No CowHealthy hooves are critical to comfort, health and production in beef cattle. When cattle cannot move comfortably, they cannot graze...
Bom Harris, DVMMar 292 minCattle Inventory Management and Your Bottom LineExpenses are up across all of the economy and agriculture is no exception. Whether beef or dairy, the largest expense for most cattle owners
Cassie Snyder, DVMJan 92 minManaging Sick Dairy CalvesThe health of dairy calves in the first eight weeks of life directly impacts future milk production and longevity within the herd.
Bom Harris, DVMJan 92 minTube Feeding CalvesPoor appetite caused by sickness or injury can quickly lead to life-threatening malnutrition and dehydration in young calves. If a sick calf
Bom Harris, DVMSep 28, 20212 minVeterinary Telehealth: New Guidelines for Our Comprehensive ServicesVeterinary Telehealth Practice Guidelines
Bom Harris, DVMJul 12, 20212 minBiosecurity: Keeping Your Herd SafeExpanding a herd with new animals can be exciting, whether it is a new breeding bull, young stock to add genetic diversity to the herd,...
Cassie Snyder, DVMJul 12, 20212 minFocus on Heat DetectionThe success of any dairy reproductive program depends on well-observed and recorded estrus (heat). Low fertility in a herd can often be...
Bom Harris, DVMJul 12, 20212 minRecognizing Neurologic Disease in RuminantsNeurological diseases are diseases of the brain, spine and the nerves that connect them. A similar array of neurologic diseases affect...
Bom Harris, DVMMar 26, 20213 minCelebrating Women in AgricultureWomen have a been a critical component of agriculture since the beginning of time.
Bom Harris, DVMMar 17, 20211 minNot Too Soon to Start on Fly Control!Many beef producers are more mindful of complete insect control in late winter due to the threat posed by the disease Theileria, which is...
Cassie Snyder, DVMMar 17, 20213 minLow Stress Cattle HandlingStress is one of the largest contributors to disease and injury in cattle. Life events such as castration, weaning, vaccination and...
Cassie Snyder, DVMMar 17, 20212 minLocal Plant Toxicities of Livestock Some of the most beautiful and luscious plants can have deadly consequences for our livestock. These are the plant toxicities seen most...
Bom Harris, DVMJan 6, 20212 minTick-Borne Disease Raises Concerns for VirginiaUnfortunately, the tick-borne cattle disease caused by Theileria orientalis has continued to spread through Virginia this year. We saw a...
Cassie Snyder, DVMJan 6, 20212 minFour Tips for Livestock InjectionsGiving injections is a routine and necessary skill for livestock ownership. Many vaccines, as well as most treatments for sick animals,...
Bom Harris, DVMJan 6, 20211 minSpring is Baby SeasonWhile it feels like winter has just begun, our spring herds of sheep, goats and cattle will bring new life into the world before we know...
Bom Harris, DVMSep 1, 20202 minBattling Pinkeye OutbreaksA long, cool spring in our area certainly led to a late fly season, but these pests are going strong now. In spite of a relatively mild...
Bom Harris, DVMSep 1, 20201 minDairy Corner: Focus on WaterLactating cows drink 4–5 pounds of water per pound of milk produced — 40 gallons for a cow milking 80 pounds — and they consume half of...
Cassie Snyder, DVMSep 1, 20202 minWeak Calf Syndrome and the Madigan SqueezeIf you’ve ever experienced the great sense of relief that follows delivering a calf after a difficult calving, you may have also...
Bom Harris, DVMMar 1, 20201 minDairy Corner: FARM 4.0 in EffectThe latest version of the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program went into effect on January 1. The...