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- Reducing the risk of pneumonia in calves at turnoutSarah Higgins MVB MRCVS CertAVP, Ruminant & Equine Veterinary Manager, MSD Animal Health Respiratory disease is commonly seen in both dairy and suckler calves. Pneumonia is the most significant cause of death in cattle greater than one month of age in Ireland. There are substantial long term implications of respiratory disease on productivity for both … Read more
- Bolstering immunity with Bovilis Bovipast RSP: Reduce and control pneumonia in your herdFrequently Asked Questions about Bovilis Bovipast RSP answered by Sarah Higgins, Ruminant & Equine Veterinary Manager
- “Game changing” impact of Bovilis INtranasal RSP LiveCounty Wexford dairy farmer describes Bovilis INtranasal RSP Live as a “game changer” for the health of his calves Dermot Kehoe milks a 90-strong (mostly Holstein Friesian) herd with his wife Angela on their farm outside New Ross. The Kehoes also keep replacement heifers and 12 Aubrac cows. “We use the Aubrac bulls on the … Read more
- Tackling calf scour – Time to think vaccination – Bovilis Scour VaccineJames highlights how the Bovilis scour vaccine has helped reduce the risk of calf scour occurring on his dairy farm.
- Bovilis Scour Vaccine – The leading calf scour vaccineThe Bovilis Rotavec Corona is a single-shot injectable vaccination, given to pregnant cows to subsequently help protect the calf from diarrhoea caused by Bovilis Rotavec Corona is given pregnant dams to help protect the calf from scour causing pathogens.
- CepraLock: Dry-cow programme pays dividends for farmer – BovilisIt’s that time of year again, where the farmers turn their focus to preparing for the dry-cow period. We recently caught up with Wexford farmer, Patrick We recently caught up with Wexford dairy farmer, Patrick Banville, to learn more about how he is getting on with our new teat sealer CepraLock.
- Salmonella vaccination a vital investment for Co. Waterford farmer – BovilisSalmonella is a significant disease on Irish dairy farms and can greatly impact on herd productivity and profitability.
- WATCH: Pre-weaning tips, vaccination protocols and BEEP-S overviewWatch: See the videos highlighting some pre-weaning tips, suitable vaccination protocols and an overview on the BEEP-S scheme.