HERD HEALTH, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 50 into detail in a previous article but suffice it to say, they are generally individual fluke type cases. It is probably most important to have a postmortem done on sudden deaths to rule out infectious causes which could spread to other herd mates. Otherwise you can rest assured if it was one of these fluke intestinal conditions you really have no control over. This spring try to differentiate these different categories of problems with young calves. You will then be treating the right problem and your success rate will improve and if contagious, possible steps can be taken for prevention of further cases. Always check with your veterinarian to make sure you are diagnosing things properly and this will keep you abreast of new treatments and/or management practices.
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