Cattle First Podcast
Latest Episodes
How to Protect Your Herd from BVDV
Good BVDV management requires monitoring, an effective biosecurity program and vaccination. Learn the merits of bulk milk testing for the virus in dairies, how to safely add replacement heifers to the herd, successful vaccine strategies and more.
Killed vs. Modified-Live-Virus (MLV) Vaccine Choices
In this episode, learn the difference between killed, or inactivated, and MLV vaccines and the best time to use each type of vaccine for optimum protection from BVDV.
The Impact of BVDV Persistently Infected (PI) Calves
Most PI calves become infected with BVDV in the uterus. Hear how a PI calf can impact the rest of the herd and why early testing can help minimize risks.
Testing Strategies for BVDV
Learn about the importance of testing every newborn calf and how to avoid pitfalls in the diagnostic process.