Newborn calves experience a variety of stressors coupled with high energy needs. In this episode of Microbials Matter, Dr. Zimmer walks us through the management and nutritional support we can provide calves within the first moments of life, up to the first 30 days. He also discusses how calves prioritize energy and why providing nutritional support is vital almost immediately. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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Acidosis is one of the hardest metabolic disorders for dairy farmers to identify. Oftentimes we are unaware of sub-acute cases and symptoms often only show in severe cases. So how do we negate this disease that can affect calves on up to mature cows? Listen along as we hear from Dr. William Zimmer about acidosis and what steps can be taken to give animals their best nutritional support. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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As temperatures and humidity rise, so does the risk of heat stress and dehydration, across species. Keeping a close eye on animals becomes critical along with clean, fresh water and electrolytes. Dr. Zimmer talks through a holistic approach to heat stress and dehydration and what steps can help support animals during this vulnerable time period. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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Milk fever is more than just a lack of calcium. It’s a delicate balance of calcium, hormones, pH and more. And while the obvious answer seems to be to add more calcium to prevent milk fever or to IV every cow, you may be doing more harm than good. Learn how nutrition, coupled with the right calcium supplements at the right time can lead to even more productive cows. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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Energy balance is KEY to preventing a myriad of health issues in cattle, especially metabolic diseases in early lactation. Join Dr. Zimmer and Dr. Haas as they talk about how subclinical ketosis has a domino effect for the health of a dairy cow. They also discuss the most susceptible time frames for ketosis and how to navigate this energy balance ballet. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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How can we help livestock, help themselves? In this episode of Microbials Matter, we explore the nature of microbes and the microbiome that drives the health and productivity of animals. Dr. Zimmer sits down to chat about microbial and nutritional support and how we arrived here today. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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