Category Archives: Animal Health Solutions

Controlling Parasites Contributes to Heifer Welfare

Posted on December 28, 2011 by sarahs

When it comes to raising healthy heifers in a humane fashion, preventing infectious disease is only part of the battle. Internal and external parasites also can take a toll on heifer well-being and limit their production potential as well.   Parasite … Continue reading →

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Why vaccination can fail

Posted on December 15, 2011 by sarahs

Making the effort to give a vaccination doesn’t guarantee success. Here’s how vaccination can go wrong at an important age. Dr. Mark van der List, Professional Services Veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., says preventing disease in growing heifers isn’t … Continue reading →

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The “how to’s” of high-quality colostrum

Posted on December 14, 2011 by sarahs

This blog is part of a series on the Dairy Calf and Heifer Associations new Gold Standards III  guidelines for rearing dairy calves and heifers.   When the calf hits the ground the first thing we think is to collect … Continue reading →

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7 Step Hoof Health Program to Reduce Lameness

Posted on November 30, 2011 by sarahs

Lameness is one of the leading reasons for milk loss on any dairy. It is also a hot animal welfare topic according to Dr Gerard Cramer who is a bovine hoofcare consultant, educator and researcher from Ontario Canada. Dr Cramer … Continue reading →

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BRD Basics

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Administrator

Watch as Dr. Ernsberger and Tom Klas from ANIMART’s ProHealth Team explain the basics of BRD.   BRD, or Bovine Respitory Disease, is caused by bacteria and viruses but can be controlled if proper environmental and nutrition conditions are provided and vaccination protocols followed.

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Bovamine –ANIMART’s Solution to Increasing Feed Costs!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by kaylab

According to University studies, Bovamine can increase feed efficiency by up to 4.3%. Bovamine also helps with E Coli shedding and has a derived benefit to the overall health of the animal. This solution is Win-Win!

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ANIMART Product Profile: BioPRYN pregnancy testing

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Administrator

BioPRYN saves time and money and increases the safety and accuracy of pregnancy testing. ANIMART Sales Manager, Tom Klas, and Veterinarian, Dr. Richard Ernsberger, talk about the benefits of using BioPRYN pregnancy testing and how it works.

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Prevent Pinkeye in Your Herd This Season!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by kaylab

Although cattle can suffer from pinkeye during anytime of the year, vaccinating cattle 30 days prior to fly season is key to preventing pinkeye in your herd. Dr. Ernsberger, Professional Services Veterinarian and Tom Klas, Sales Manager talk about pinkeye … Continue reading →

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Q: What are some guidelines for good udder prep?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Administrator

A: The goal of good udder prep is to give adequate teat stimulation to maximize oxytocin release for efficient milk let-down, speed and milk out.  The following are some general ideas to consider when putting together your udder prep protocol. … Continue reading →

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Learn about ANIMART’s BVD Control Plan

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Administrator

ANIMART Sales Manager, Tom Klas, sits down with Dr. Richard Ernsberger to talk about the importance of testing for BVD in your dairy herd.

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