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WinSalt Lick Blocks are back!
The long-awaited relocation of the WinSalt factory has occurred and production has started.
Lionel's Vet
Mar 18
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Healthy hooves without the use of antibiotics
Being the largest organ in the body, the skin acts as a barrier against pathogens, chemicals and UV radiation.
Lionel's Vet
Sep 17, 2024
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A Comprehensive Biosecurity Program to prevent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
FMD is a highly contagious and devastating viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals.
Lionel's News
Jul 15, 2024
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How do we measure a cow's hoof for trimming?
To avoid over-trimming hooves, it is essential to correctly measure the length of the claw.
Lionel's Vet
May 8, 2024
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What does Protein mean for dogs?
Let us dig into the delicious world of protein for dogs.
Lionel's Vet
Mar 11, 2024
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Animal identification
According to the Animal Identification Act (Act No 6 of 2002), "marking" is the placement of an identifying mark on an animal.
Lionel's Vet
Jun 29, 2023
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Newborn and pre-weaned calf hygiene
Calves' immune systems are undeveloped at birth, therefore, a clean environment is crucial for effective calf rearing. The first few weeks
Lionel's Vet
Jun 13, 2023
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Healthy hooves! Preventing hoof problems
Healthy hooves are the foundation for healthy animals. Cattle with good hoof health perform better and are less labour-intensive.
Lionel's Vet
Jun 4, 2023
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Healthy udders for preventing mastitis
Healthy cows are key to a healthy dairy business. A healthy, happy cow that feels comfortable produces more milk and is of higher quality.
Lionel's Vet
May 29, 2023
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Milk fever in dairy cattle
Also known as Hypocalcemia, milk fever is one of the more costly metabolic diseases that dairy farmers deal with.
Lionel's Vet
May 15, 2023
182


Calf milk replacer vs Raw milk
Calf milk replacer can be fed after feeding colostrum milk (first milking). There are two types of milk that can be fed to calves...
Lionel's Vet
May 5, 2023
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Easily clean and disinfect calf housing
Clean, hygienic housing is of utmost importance to give calves the best possible start in life...
Lionel's News
Apr 25, 2023
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Three important roles of colostrum for newborn lambs
Adequate colostrum intake is crucial for preventing lamb mortality and ensures that the lamb gets a good start in life.
Lionel's Vet
Mar 3, 2023
122


Reduced lamb mortality with increased hygiene levels
How to improve hygiene practices on the farm and reduce bacteria build-up, thus preventing stock losses caused by diseases.
Lionel's Vet
Mar 1, 2023
131


Ewe nutrition and supplementary feeding in late gestation
Investing in proper nutrition for pregnant and lactating ewes saves time and money in the long run and is vital to the success of the flock.
Lionel's Vet
Feb 23, 2023
212


Part 7 | rbST: Friend or Foe?
In the current climate of high input costs and the changes that farmers experience, they need to seek out other ways to increase their profi
Lionel's News
Dec 1, 2022
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Part 6 | rbST: Friend or Foe?
Using Lactatropin offers a financial benefit such as increased cow's milk production and feed intake, which makes the return on investment..
Lionel's News
Nov 1, 2022
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Part 5 | rbST: Friend or Foe?
In the fifth article of this series about recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST), we will further discuss frequently asked questions from fa
Lionel's News
Oct 1, 2022
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Part 4 | rbST: Friend or Foe
In previous articles on rbST, we explained its origin, the reasons why it is used, and what effect it has on the sustainability of dairy far
Lionel's News
Sep 1, 2022
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Fight Food-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) with Virocid
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly infectious viral disease.
Lionel's News
Aug 18, 2022
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