https://www.knoxvets.com.au/ knoxvets.com.au Blog en 29/10/2019 10:00:00 AM https://www.knoxvets.com.au/blog/parvovirus https://www.knoxvets.com.au/blog/parvovirus WHAT IS PARVO? Parvovirus is a potentially deadly virus that affects the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. The virus attaches to the lining of the intestine, causing it to shed. Parvovirus also lowers the white blood cells of the affected animal increasing the risk of developing secondary bacterial infections. HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED? Parvovirus is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS. Affected dogs shed the virus into the environment; therefore unvaccinated animals can pick up the infection from contact with affected animals or places where affected animals have been.  Additionally, people walking i... Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +1000 https://www.knoxvets.com.au/blog/early-weaning---a-proven-winner https://www.knoxvets.com.au/blog/early-weaning---a-proven-winner For calves, weaning is one of the most stressful processes in the Beef Cattle production system and therefore doing it right is critical. Stress has a very significant effect on the health and production of calves. The goals from the weaning process are: - calves with a quiet temperament accustomed to being handled and confined with minimal stress; - calves that are gaining weight and - calves with robust immune systems. Early weaning is a part of many producers Drought Management Plan and is a process that many producers have already put in place. If done effectively Early Weaning... Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +1000 https://www.knoxvets.com.au/blog/more-bang-for-your-bull https://www.knoxvets.com.au/blog/more-bang-for-your-bull Bull selection can be the single most powerful tool for genetic improvement in your herd and the genetic influence of the bulls introduced can be far reaching, across generations.  Any loss of fertility in your bull/s will not only see losses in your potential calf crop but limit the genetic gain in your herd. To objectively evaluate a bull's soundness for breeding, the best method is assessment through a Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (VBBSE).  BULLCHECK is the format endorsed by the Australian Cattle Veterinarians and is a consistent, standardised examination and rep... Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +1000