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Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex

Fluctuating temperatures and wet weather have brought some devastating respiratory outbreaks to our area. While bovine respiratory...

Bull Power: Are you ready for fall breeding?

Fall calving is wrapping up and we are already looking towards preparing for the next breeding season. Many cow-calf operators use...

Why Do Farmers Use Antibiotics?

Alvis Dairy is one of two remaining dairy farms in Goochland County, Virginia. Erin Henley, part of the fourth generation currently...

Proper Vaccine Handling and Storage

Preventive health is one of the most important elements of maintaining a healthy, productive herd of cattle. It is much more effective to...

Calf Scours Prevention and Management

Calf scours can be a major headache on both beef and dairy operations. In either situation, the underlying cause is typically inadequate...

Veterinary Feed Directive in Effect for 2017

As we enter 2017, it is critical that all herds be in compliance with the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules that are now in effect....

Vaccinating Cattle in Virginia

Vaccines are an important part of herd health management. It is a relatively inexpensive way to invest in the health of your herd by...

When Calving Season Has You Seeing Double

Cows twin at a rate of one to seven percent, with dairy breeds twinning two to three times as frequently as beef cows. Most would prefer...