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Starting Calves on the Right Hoof Each calf crop takes on the role as the future of your operation. The success of your herd is highly dependent on the success of your calves. By being proactive in giving your calves a healthy start you increase their odds of profitability.

When preparing for spring calving there are several factors to keep in mind and ensure you are prepared. These include calving environment, colostrum management, scours prevention, and additional health and record keeping management practices.

Calving If you calve in early spring when outside conditions are still snowy, damp or muddy you will probably want your calves delivered inside. It is important to make sure that calving pens have fresh, clean dry bedding as calves that ingest feces prior to consuming colostrum will experience more health problems. Bedding should be routinely cleaned so as not to transfer bacteria or disease. Calves should be clean and dry before being turned out to pastures and cow-calf pairs should be moved to empty, fresh pastures to avoid co-mingling with larger populations and reduce exposure to pathogens.

Clean fresh water and ample feed should be available to the dam post-partum to aid in recovery.

ColostrumManagementOne of the most critical steps to a calf’s health is acquiring immunity through passive transfer via colostrum. It is important to monitor calves to ensure they nurse and receive an adequate amount of colostrum. It is wise to have a quality colostrum replacement on hand, with at least 55 IgG’s in case the dam does not produce colostrum or the calf cannot nurse.

ScoursPreventionImmunity aids in protection against scours, the leading cause of financial loss to cow-calf producers. Scours prevention vaccines can be administered either to the cow prior to calving or to the calf shortly after birth and is available in many different forms.

OtherManagementPracticesHaving a standard protocol in place takes away the guesswork of insuring all calves receive equal care and also serves as a checklist for employees. Calves should have their navels dipped with an iodine or navel solution to reduce the chance of infection. Calves should also be tagged and important information should be carefully recorded, including date of birth, gender, birth weight and other calving details.

This is also the time to give preventative injections for selenium, vitamin A and D deficiencies. Intranasal vaccinations are also recommended for protection against respiratory disease.

Be sure to contact your veterinarian or your trusted ANIMART representative with treatment questions. 800.255.1181 • animart.com

Client Focus Scours Prevention

Problem Calves dying from 3 days to 3 weeks after birth. Physical signs of illness include calves lying unable to stand, listless with droopy ears, not eat-ing/drinking and severely dehydrated.

The most common cause of death in calves is Rotavi-rus, Coronavirus and E.coli. Each is very lethal and can cause death within 12 hours. While conventional drugs can help if caught early, the best preventative solution is vaccination.

Solution Prevention:1.) Vaccination of the dam to produce antibodies in milk. Must be administered at least 6 weeks prior to calving and boostered 3 weeks later.

2.) Oral vaccines given at birth. Must be administered within the first two hours after birth for best results.

Treatment: Administer supportive therapy, prognosis usually poor.

Always discuss treatment options prior to use with your veterinarian.

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Managing Calves in Cold Weather Winter Calf Specials

SAVE! $50 OFF Calf Warmer or Caf-Cart! Offer valid now thru 1/31/12.

PolyDome Calf Warmer

• Comfortable environ-ment for newborns.

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Caf-Cart w/ Hed-lock by Raytec

• Moves easily through mud and snow.

• Long lasting rugged steel frame and rub-ber-tired wheels.

• “Hed Lock” secures head for dehorning, castration, tagging and injecting.

• Available in 36” or 42” with pneumatic or solid tire.

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Calf SuppliesMaternity ToolsCalf Puller - Frank’s by IdealHeavy Duty Calf Puller complete with friction jack, rods, breechen, web strap, chain. 23” wide. Smooth shaft with a cam-style jack.

Stone Ratch-A-PullVariable side-to-side pull for maximum control and maneu-verability. Provides straight and consistent pulling action. 77” solid steel rod provides long, continuous pull, eliminates need for re-attaching chains. To view more calf pullers, visit www.animart.com/store/calfpullers

Maternity Pen by WW-EquipmentAllows for effective control of cow. Split gate facilitates calving, nursing, or caesarian. 10’ x 10’ with 2” x 14 gauge steel tubing construction.

Navel DipsIodine 7%7% iodine solution for dipping navels at birth to reduce infection. Also for disinfection of wounds. EPA restricted product.

Navel GuardFast Acting, Broad Spectrum & Long Lasting. Uses Isopropyl alcohol to rapidly dry out navel. Prevents umbilical infections.

NEW! Veterycin Umbilical Navel & Udder GelAids in healing wounds, cuts, rashes and udder sores. Inhibits resistant strains of bacteria, fungi, viruses and spores. For use as an aid in cleaning the umbilical and navel of animals. To view more navel dips, visit www.animart.com/store/naveldips

ColostrumsColostrx CS + First Defense Technology 10% OFF*Feed with maternal colostrum to boost globulin protein (55g).

Ultra Start 150 PLUS Powered by First Defense Technology 10% OFF*Colostrum replacer with 150 IgG. Concentrated single feeding reduces labor costs. Mixes effortlessly and completely for easy feeding.To view more colostrums, visit www.animart.com/store/colostrums

Intranasal Vaccine SupportInforce 3 by PfizerIntranasal vaccine for respiratory protection against BRSV, and prevention of IBR and PI3. Safe for beef and dairy cattle of all ages, including pregnant females and newborn calves.

Nasalgen IP by MerckModified Live Virus IBR & PI3. For the active immunization of healthy cattle against IBR & PI3. Intranasal administration stimulates local anti-bodies as well as circulating antibodies. Administer 1 ml in each nostril.

TSV-2 by PfizerModified Live Virus IBR & PI3 Vaccine. For intranasal use, 1 ml in each nostril (2 ml/animal) . 21 day slaughter hold. Annual revaccination is recommended.To view more vaccines, visit www.animart.com/store/intranasalvaccines

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Calf Supplies (cont.)Calf Scours VaccinesBovine Ecolizer by NovartisAntibodies against both K99 plus antigens and somatic antigens of E. coli provides complete E. coli protection. Colostrum immunity in a convenient 10 ml oral dose syringe for calves less than 12 hours old.

Bovine Ecolizer + C20 by NovartisClostridium perfringens Type C Antitoxin - Escherichia Coli Antiserum. Prevention of disease caused by Clostridium perfringens Type C and K99 pili-ated Escherichia coli. Administer 20 ml orally to calves less than 4 hours old.

Calf-Guard by PfizerModified Live Bovine Rotavirus and Coronavirus. Immunize healthy newborn calves and pregnant cows to control calf scours. Calves: Give 1 dose orally at birth. Cows: Give 2 doses, 3-6 weeks apart, in last quarter of pregnancy.

First Defense Bolus by Immucell 10% OFF*First Defense is a natural product of bovine origin for protection against E. coli and coronavirus scours in calves. Administer to calves within 12 hours of birth.

90-Dose Bulk - First Defense Technology 10% OFF*Dried Whey Protein Concentrate. Add one scoop to first bottle of colostrum instead of giving a bolus.

Single Dose Gel Tubes - First Defense Technology 10% OFF* Highly concentrated - one tube per calf in a ready-to-use gel form. Blue color provides traceability to ensure effective administration.

To view more calf scour vaccines, visit www.animart.com/store/calfscours

10% OFF* CATALOG PRICEWith the purchase of any First Defense Technology Products! Call Now - 800.255.1181Products Included: First Defense Bolus, Single Dose Gel Tubes, 90-Dose Bulk, Ultra Start 150 PLUS, Colostrx CSOffer expires: 12/31/11

Visit animart.com/FirstDefenseTechnology to learn more!

Ear TagsATag by Allflex• Three convenient sizes – calf, cow and feedlot• Patented laser-ink permanent marking available• Custom marking, numbering available by special order• Easy one-piece application• Self-piercing, pinhole tip means faster healing, reduced animal

stress

FaStocker Large Feedlot Tag by Temple Tag• Made in the USA• One piece, self piercing application for speed, ease and safety• Large size for high visibility• Excellent retention• Polyurethane construction for durability and pliability • Custom printing availableTo view more ear tags, visit www.animart.com/store/eartags

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What’s Inside Spring Calving . . . . .Page 1Maternity Tools . . . .Page 2Navel Dips . . . . . . . .Page 2Colostrums . . . . . . .Page 2Internasal Support . .Page 2Scour Vaccines . . . .Page 3Ear Tags . . . . . . . . .Page 3Product Update . . . .Page 3KISSavings . . . . . . .Page 3Muck Boots . . . . . . .Page 4

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Have a Merry Christmas with Muck Boots!

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ARCTIC SPORTIdeal extreme-conditions snow boot. 100% waterproof. Airmesh lining throughout. Supportive, contoured footbed. Comfort range of 40°F to -40°F.High 16” Reg. 154.95 Special 139.95Mid 12.5” Also available.

MUCKMASTERCommercial grade boot. Stretch-fit snugs calf to keep warmth in and cold out. Breathable Airmesh lining. High rubber overlay for protection. 100% waterproof. Comfort range 85°F to sub-freezing.High 16.5” Reg. 134.95 Special 124.95Mid 13” Reg. 129.95 Special 119.95

CHORE WORK BOOTPerfect boot to tackle the really dirty chores. Durable, shock absorbent, oil resistant, and lightweight. Blown rub-ber outsole stays flexible. 100% waterproof. Comfort range 85°F to sub-freezing.High 16” Reg. 109.95 Special 94.95Mid 12.5” Reg. 104.95 Special 89.95

SCRUB BOOTGreat little boot for dirty jobs. Resistant to household cleaner, fertilizers and grass stains. Stretch-fit topline bind-ing snugs calf to keep warmth in and cold out. 9” Reg. 99.95 Special 89.95 Source: People Magazine