Preventing & treating calf diseases

Martin Kavanagh, Vet and Business Development Manager with Muster Bovine, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast to discuss how to prevent and treat calf diseases.

Marin discusses prevention and treatment of calf scours. Pneumonia is highly dependent on the calf housing and environment of the calf which Martin advises on how to improve drainage, ventilation and have plenty of bedding to allow calves to nest.  

Hygiene is also critical and Martin outlines the different cleaning protocols of feeding equipment.  

Finally, he advises to speak to your vet to develop a good vaccination protocol and parasite programme specific to your herd. 

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