Diseases/Vaccines
Burcellosos (Bangs Disease) What age should the heifer be when vaccinated?
4-12 Months Old
What is colostrum?
The first milk produced by the mama cow. You want the calf to get the colostrum during the first 24 hours. Immunized cows provide passive immunity that protects against diseases.
What are dewormers?
Something you give the cattle to kill any worms. Can be injections, oral drenches, pastes or pour-ons.
Protein Ration?
10-12%
What items do you need to go in the show ring?
How do you know a heifer has had it's Bangs vaccine?
Orange or metal ear tag and tattoo in the right ear
What is the gestation period for a cow?
283 - 295 days depending on breed
How often to you treat with a dewormer?
Every 2 - 3 months
How often should you feed your heifer?
Twice a day (around 12 hours apart)
How should you dress to show cattle?
Neat, simple western attire. Nice blue jeans; boots; non-flashy shirt. NO sneakers!
What is dystocia?
Calving difficulty
What is palpation?
Checking to see if a cow is pregnant by using your hand for a manual exam.
What are some names of external & internal parasites that can affect cattle?
External: Flies, Lice, Ticks.
Internal: Cattle Grub, Lungworm; Stomach Worms; Whipworms; Nodular Worms; Intestinal Worms; Hookworms; Liver Flukes; Hairworms.
Haaaayyyyy
Provide free choice hay of good quality. Also salt & mineral (mineral block).
What side of the heifer should you walk on?
What side should be the show side?
You should walk on the left.
Show side is the right side.
What are the names the reproductive diseases in cattle?
Brucellosis (Bang's); Leptospirosis; Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR); Bovine Virus Diarrhea (BVD); Vibrosis & Trichomoniasis
How do you know your calf is in her heat cycle?
How often does it occur?
Vulvar discharge; not eating as much; acting "spicy" or jittery; mooing more; walking the fence.
Happens every 18-21 days.
What is Coccidiosis?
It is a intestinal disease of young cattle usually between 3 weeks & 6 months old; but can affect cattle up to 2 years old. Transmission common during rainy times during spring & fall through the soil.
When should you increase or decrease food rations?
According to body condition. Make changes gradually to avoid bloat.
What hand is the halter in?
When walking it's in the right hand.
When setting up it's in the left.
What is Vibrosis Disease?
It is a venereal disease that can cause infertility. It comes from an infected bull. Can prevent by vaccinating, using AI & treating infected cattle.
How old should your heifer be to be bred?
12-14 months old
What other ways prevent & control parasites?
Good Nutrition; Rotating Pastures; Preventing Overcrowding; Providing good quality pasture, hay & supplements.
Name 3 things always listed on a feed label?
Crude Fat
Crude Protein
Crude Fiber
Who should you be looking at while showing in the ring?
The JUDGE