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Healthy hooves without the use of antibiotics

Lionel's Vet

Sep 17

Sheep

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.

A Comprehensive Biosecurity Program to prevent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)

Lionel's News

Jul 15

FMD

A Comprehensive Biosecurity Program to prevent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)

FMD is a highly contagious and devastating viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals.

How do we measure a cow's hoof for trimming?

Lionel's Vet

May 8

Dairy

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

Mar 11

Dogs

What does Protein mean for dogs?

Let us dig into the delicious world of protein for dogs.

Lionel's Vet

Jun 29, 2023

Marking

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 13, 2023

Hygiene

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

Healthy hooves! Preventing hoof problems

Lionel's Vet

Jun 4, 2023

Health

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

May 29, 2023

Dairy

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 15, 2023

Dairy

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 5, 2023

Dairy

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 News

Apr 25, 2023

Dairy

Easily clean and disinfect calf housing

Clean, hygienic housing is of utmost importance to give calves the best possible start in life...

Three important roles of colostrum for newborn lambs

Lionel's Vet

Mar 3, 2023

Sheep

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.

Reduced lamb mortality with increased hygiene levels

Lionel's Vet

Mar 1, 2023

Sheep

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.

Ewe nutrition and supplementary feeding in late gestation

Lionel's Vet

Feb 23, 2023

Sheep

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 News

Dec 1, 2022

rbST

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

Nov 1, 2022

rbST

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

Oct 1, 2022

Lionel's News

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

Sep 1, 2022

rbST

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

Fight Food-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) with Virocid

Lionel's News

Aug 18, 2022

FMD

Fight Food-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) with Virocid

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly infectious viral disease.

Intra Repiderma: The new green standard for navel care of newborn calves

Lionel's News

Aug 10, 2022

Health

Intra Repiderma: The new green standard for navel care of newborn calves

The new green standard for navel care of newborn calves.