Isolate, test, hold and vaccinate are common best practices in disease prevention. This article by John Maday reminds cattle producers to work with their veterinarians to build a solid prevention strategy that includes diagnostics. Basic articles like this one help develop preventive thinking by cattle producers.
Source: Drovers CattleNetwork Daily, December 2015, page 16.
If the goal is to produce more calves, accidental introduction of reproductive diseases could defeat the purpose. This is especially important when buying females. Cattlemen will benefit by working with their veterinarian to build a strong disease-prevention program that includes vaccinations, biosecurity and diagnostic testing.
INSIGHTS: For livestock veterinarians, this article makes good content on the clinic website, as an attachment to a clinic newsletter, or as a special mailing to clients who have not yet adopted preventative reproductive herd management practices. Reps calling on livestock DVMs can start a conversation with this practice-building approach in mind.