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 microbials, along with a strong relationship with our management team, we can achieve success. Research shows that by giving animals a strong start in the first 60 days, it can leave a lasting impact on not only their life but also the success of future generations.  For more information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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 Services, talks about how much more energy is needed when it gets colder and that slug feeding may not be the answer. In addition, damp environments and even cold water can drive the need for energy even higher with cold weather. Proper management, observation of animals, and multiple feedings hold the key to keep animals productive during these times of stress. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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 he does. No matter the size or management style, Bio-Vet has something for everyone to help support herd health. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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 this year’s crop will play into animal health and productivity for the next several months. He also dives into what farmers need to be looking for in feeds and how to take proactive steps to help level out the effects of different feedstuff quality. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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 discusses popular benchmarks and how we can best support animals during weaning to have them continue to grow and mount an immune response during stressful times. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.