Pneumonia remains the most common reason for death or poor performance in growing calves, and whilst we do see a spike in the number of cases through the winter months, it is important to remember that it can occur at anytime of year and the long-term impacts can be significant. On average a case of… Read more »
The winter period presents several challenges for calf rearing and most issues that we see as vets can be traced back to problems with the environment and management. Diseases such as pneumonia and scours are caused in part by a poor environment; and any control measures for these diseases start by ensuring sheds are clean,… Read more »