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My hoof trimmer wants to move away from treating DD with oxytetracycline for health reasons – are there other treatments I can try?

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My hoof trimmer wants to move away from treating DD with oxytetracycline for health reasons – are there other treatments I can try?

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I am looking to improve the quality of my silage and wondering if there are recommendations or best practices out there to help guide me on how to “do it right”. Is it different depending on whether we are dealing with alfalfa, barley, or corn, or is the process basically the same?

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I hear a lot about reducing antimicrobial use, responsible antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance, how can my vet help me set herd health goals to reduce antimicrobial use on my farm?

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Are there antibiotic alternatives that could be used to treat/prevent mastitis?

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With respect to the new transport regulations, what changes have been made to assess “fitness” for transport? Who is responsible?

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Is outdoor access important for dairy cattle welfare?

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We have improved management and reduced the amount of milk fever in our cows, does that mean the amount of subclinical hypocalcemia is reduced as well?

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Are mycotoxins still a significant problem in animal feed? What kinds of research is happening in this area?

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I have a closed herd; do I really need to worry about M. bovis?

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Will feeding my calves more milk increase the risk of scours or other illnesses?

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What is the best practice for disbudding – the gold standard? Are there any economic or other benefits to following the best practice?

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Since subclinical mastitis cannot be seen, how do I know if my cows have it?

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