The old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is one that commonly refers to the importance of reducing the risk for disease spread.
And in the case of beef cattle scours, where cows calve has a lot to do with how well the newborns can stay healthy in the first few weeks of life, say the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.
Speaking on a “Cattle Chat” podcast, veterinary experts outlined how calf diarrhea, also known as scours, can be a serious issue in newborn calves — but one that can be minimized by rotating the pastures where…
