Prevention of disease in youngstock should be the focus and to support its comprehensive portfolio of vaccines for calf pneumonia, scours and lungworm, MSD Animal Health encourages farmers to develop a close working relationship with their vet.
Calf rearing is a complex process to get absolutely right but is definitely rewarding if a number of simple husbandry guidelines and proven health protocols are implemented to suit your particular youngstock rearing system.
When implementing effective disease management practices for youngstock, prioritise on what you can control.
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