Cl2-Lanca*ter Fanning, Saturday, March 7, 1992
Veal Producers Attend
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able in calves to fight infection in
the mucus layer and the alveoli.
Lore pointed out the events
which often lead to pneumonia in
calves. They are dust inhalation;
dehydration; starvation resulting
in hypoglycemia, which in turn
reduces white blood cells’ normal
phagocytic action and defeats
effectiveness of antibiotics, stress.
chilling in transport; micronutri
ent deficiencies which impair
immune function, and virus condi
tions which depress white blood
cells and damage the surface of
the respiratory tract.
As pneumonia develops, bac
terial toxins depress the appetite
and cause congestion of the lungs.
Body temperature increases, and
with this basal metabolism
increases at the rate of 20 percent
for every degree of elevation.
Diarrhea often accompanies high
temperature, causing dehydration
and loss of potassium. The exces
sive energy requirement causes
ketosis, while hypoglycemia sets
in, preventing effectiveness of
antibiotics. Damage is caused to
body tissue cells, preventing cel-
lular function,
Diarrhea or scours can be les
sened by making sure that the
newborn calf gets colostrum,
which contains gram positive bac
teria. This is a healthy situation.
Gram negative pathogens normal
ly arc found in the large intestine.
But some factors which encourage
onset of diarrhea are irregular
feeding, chilling, and over feed
ing, since these factors interfere
with normal peristalsis. When this
occurs, gram negative bacteria
will back up into the digestive sys
tem and result in diarrhea. Virus
can also cause similar action. Con
ditions similar to those caused by
pneumonia follow.
Lore then introduced Veal
Nutri-Drench, a product manufac
tured for Bovidr Laboratories.
This new product has the ability to
correct metabolic problems,
immune failure, and nutrient defi-
ciencies which occur in calves as a
result of pneumonia and diarrhea.
In this product is rapidly available
energy sources, improving diges
tion, use and speed of nutrient
bioavailability of vitamins, trace
minerals and amino acids. Use of
this material for calves should be
immediately upon arrival at the
grower’s as a preventive measure.
Lore showed the functions of
various micronutrients. These
include glucose. Vitamins A. D
and E, and selenium, choline, thia
mine, (B vitamin), amino acids,
copper, potassium, magnesium,
cobalt, zinc, and iron. He
described what each of these ele
ments does in the digestive pro
cess and the body in general.
In his presentation, Scott
Remington president of Agri
Labs, Ltd., showed how the new
calf is a most highly stressed ani
mal, often mishandled. He empha
sized the need for proper nutrition,
sanitation, and preventive medi
cine —Vaccines and proper admi
nistration of feed materials which
tend to strengthen the immune
system. He did state that in spite
of adhering to good practices,
sometimes sickness will occur,
and proper treatment, including
antibiotics if necessary, must be
speedily done. He described pro
ducts recommended for use in
sanitation, and went on to cattle
diseases and their symptoms and
methods of transmission, as well
as preventive measures which
should be taken.
Remington presented a vacci
nation schedule for the II most
common diseases affecting calves.
After describing pharmaceuticals
distributed by Animal Medic, he
distributed a “Veal Producers
Handbook,” which includes com
plete information on all of the
above subjects. Veal producers
can obtain a copy of this booklet
from their Animal Medic/Agri
Laboratories dealer.
Responding to a question about
the comparative costs and effec
tiveness of modified live virus
vaccine versus killed virus vac
cine, Remington emphasized that
killed virus cannot enhance the
growth of any disease organisms
already in the animal’s body,
while in some cases modified vir
us can. Therefore he recommends
against the use of modified virus
vaccines.
Because of legal requirements
off-label use of any substance
must be avoided. This includes
departing from recommended
dosage. Proper dosage is the result
of testing and proved
effectiveness.
LeVere Hook went on to
describe several products avail-
Seminar
able from Animal Medic, and
gave convincing data on benefits
which result from their proper use.
He cited different methods of
administration of some of the pro
ducts. Pointing out the value of
probiotics, he showed that studies
have demonstrated up to 26 addi
tional pounds of market weight,
with all other factors are kept
equal. Other products including
antibiotics available were men
tioned by Remington. He empha
sized reading labels, following
directions in both use and limita
tions, and withdrawal times for all
products.
Finally, Galen Martin demon
strated a new product for lice con
trol. It is a collar impregnated with
amitraz, a systemic product,
which has a long life and can be
used on calves, dairy beef, and
beef stock.
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