Microbials Matter
Microbials Matter
Welcome to the Microbials Matter Podcast, where microbials matter! Our host, Dr. William Zimmer, veterinarian, and founder of Bio-Vet has been researching and developing microbial and nutritional products to support digestion and overall health in livestock for 30 years. Experts join the podcast to talk about all things animal health and nutrition and how the microbiome plays a critical role in an…Social links:
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HPAI: Is it Here to Stay?
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to impact animals across the U.S., with no immediate signs of slowing down. Since keeping wild birds off farms is nearly impossible, what steps can farmers take to help curb the spread? Advancements in testing and technology are playing a crucial r…
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Viral and Infectious Disease: Past. Present. Future.
Livestock owners and managers are well-acquainted with the risks diseases pose to their herds and livelihoods. In this episode, Dr. Nate Haas explores the history of infectious diseases like tuberculosis, hoof-and-mouth disease, and BSE, which have significantly impacted production agriculture. Dis…
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Investing in Health Support VS Paying for Treatment
Given the volatility of today’s prices and weather, protecting livestock has become more important than ever. Prices for youngstock continue to soar among dairy and beef herds. So how do we get the best productive life and growth out of these animals? With good management and health support with mi…
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Cold Stress Isn’t Just about Colder Temperatures
Across the US, temperatures are starting to fall as the winter season sets in. While the heat of the summer can bring the onset of heat stress within hours, cold stress brings a different set of challenges during cooler temperatures. Dr. Nate Haas, Director of Applied Research and Technical Service…
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Serving Farms from Coast to Coast, No Matter the Size or Management
In this episode, we chat with Gary Grimsman, National Sales Director for Bio-Vet. He has over 25 years of experience with Bio-Vet and talks about what he has seen on farms from north to south and east to west. Take time to listen to his stories of how the industry has changed and why he loves what …
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The Story of 2023 Feedstuffs and Animal Health into 2024
2023 has seen one of the most difficult and diverse growing seasons on record. Coast to coast there were either unprecedented rains or one of the driest years on record. This year’s crops were not only a challenge to grow and harvest but so was quality and consistency. Dr. Nathan Haas discusses how…
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Are We Missing Weaning Benchmarks?
From 30 to 90 days, calves' need to grow and develop the rumen, so they support their growth on grains and forages. However, so many times our weaning benchmarks are not taking into consideration stress, the changes that need to occur in the microbiome, and how much management is needed. Dr. Zimmer…
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Why the First 30 Days are Critical for Newborn Calves
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 pri…
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Acidosis: A Silent Destructive Metabolic Disease
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 …
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Navigating Heat Stress and Dehydration in Livestock
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 sup…
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