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Feedlot Health and Biosecurity

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First Aid Kit and Equipment

First Aid Kit for Animal Use Medical emergencies happen and a first aid kit will assist with quick basic treatment and as an intervention until the veterinarian arrives. Only veterinarians may perform certain procedures and are allowed to use highly scheduled drugs...

Parasites of Cattle

External parasites (Ectoparasites) External parasites of cattle include ticks, mites, lice and flies. Most of these parasites can be seen by the naked eye except mites. These parasites can cause decreased production and economic losses by: Transmission of disease for...

Other Poisonings

Other causes of poisoning in cattle. Prussic acid poisoning (nitrate and nitrite poisoning) General information Clinical signs Treatment and prevention Prussic acid poisoning is also known as nitrate or nitrite poisoning. It is caused by an excess consumption of...

Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies

Nutritional deficiencies occur more commonly in small farm feedlots as they prepare their own diets and home-grown feeds which are not always supplemented. Fat-soluble vitamins, for example, vitamins A and E, are sensitive to sunlight, oxygen, heat and moisture. Feed...