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Every organ of the body contains its own community of microbes. Both beneficial and harmful organisms reside there and produce metabolites that are in constant communication with the immune system. The microbial community in the gut is the most prevalent and diverse of any other organ in the body...

Understanding how cattle think and the way they view the world is very helpful in understanding low stress handling and processing facilities. Handling cattle in a low stress manner is easier and safer for both the cattle and the people involved. It is important to gain the knowledge of how to “ask” the cattle to work for you instead of force them to go where you want them to go...

The lungs are an important organ in the young calf. As the immune system develops and the calf builds immunity, the lungs may be susceptible to disease. Lung health is a primary indicator of the successfulness of a calf rearing program. Detection and Evaluation Early detection of respiratory illness is...

I have a very specific strategy I use when I walk cattle. I see, listen, feel, smell and even taste when I am observing calf health and wellness! I use all 5 senses in various ways to judge how animals are doing, and understand how everything pieces together...

The quality of fresh colostrum is not always adequate, but there is a product that can nourish calves and provide all the biologically active compounds that a calf needs to get off to a great start. Sync has traditionally been available in a powder form, but is now available as a Paste...