Sheep, Goats and Cattle Newsletter

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Call us today on 01729 824959 The Effects of BVD on Your Animals

Poor Fertility Abortion & Neonatal Deaths Mucosal Disease Viral Diarrhoea Immunosuppression in Young Calves

This virus w ill c os t yo u mo ney! BVD is contagious! It can be spread by saliva, faeces, urine, semen and embryos. Calves whose dams have been exposed to the virus in early pregnancy are Persistently Infected (PI) with the virus. Removal of these PI calves is paramount to eradicating BVD plus using our BVD Remedy.

BV D in Early Preg nan c y

C ow a nd Ca lf In fec ted

Da m be com es immune an d c alf born Persis tently Infected (PI)

You c an s pread B VD to oInc rea se you r Bio-S ecu rity If possible maintain a closed herd. Test all bought in animals prior to movement. Quarantine all new arrivals, DO NOT mix stock until you know their BVD status. Improve stock fencing to prevent nose to nose contact Disinfect at regular intervals

Specific Herd/Flock Health

Our specific combination remedy assists overall health and helps reduce problems such as mastitis and high cell counts. The remedy is made specific by using a hair/wool or/and milk sample. The specific remedy is added to water troughs on a regular basis and a higher potency remedy can be administered directly to problem cows in the parlour. The remedy acts by kick starting the immune system to improve the general well being of the herd/flock as well as any offspring from animals receiving the remedy. All w ithou t a w ithd ra w al period! If you would like a sample kit, advice and to discuss your specific remedy please call on 01729 824959. If you already use Specific Herd/Flock Health its time for you to send a sample in to update your remedy.

INTERNAL PARASITES IN YO UR SHEEP, GOATS AND CATTLE

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C han ces are yo ur an imals will ha ve them! Young animals are more susceptible to internal parasites. Good nutrition, correct management and minimal drug use all help to prevent and reduce infestation. Please ring to discuss your worming programme, our wormer is non-toxic and has no withdrawal period. All animals whatever their age would benefit from worming regularly.

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Abortion/Neospora Abscess Arthritis BVD Coccidiosis Crypto Cystitis/Bladder Stones Digital Dermatitis Downer Cow First Aid/Wounds/Injuries/Shock Fluke (Liver) Foul IBR Immune Enhancer Infertility (In all stock, male & female) Joint Ill/Navel Ill Lambing/Kidding/Calving Problems Leptosporosis Mastitis Metritis/Endometritis/Whites Milk Let Down Pneumonia Retained Placenta Ringworm Scours Warts/Papilloma Virus/Sarcoids Worms TB All Departments: Animal: 01729 824959, Human: 01729 824759, Avian: 01729 824473, Fax: 01729 825790 Order Online at www.crossgatesfarm.co.uk Opening Hours Monday Friday 9am 5pm (Closed Bank Holidays)

Pneumonia is a common and frustrating problem. It is an

unpredictable condition presenting a range of problems including rapid breathing, fever, coughing, loss of appetite and nasal discharge. Response of the animal to an infectious agent either virus, bacteria or both causes inflamed tissues of the lungs. Common viruses that can initiate a pneumonia type response are IBR, RSV, Pi3 and BVD. Early use of the Pneumonia Remedy, which include the above bio-resonance nosodes, plus remedies for the presenting problems will help act as a preventative. If Pneumonia is already a problem contact us for our remedy and discuss sending in hair samples to make your remedy specific.

Foot Rot, Foul, Digital Dermatitis and CODD are

terms used to describe lameness associated with cows and sheep causing severe health and welfare issues. Remedies can be administered into troughs to help with relief from pain, inflammation and bacterial infection. Best results are obtained from taking samples of hair/wool or/and scrapings to make the remedy specific to your herd/flock.

Probiotics (Protexin)
Our probiotics are suitable for Sheep, Goats, Calves, Piglets and Poultry. Probiotics are live micro-flora supplements given to improve the balance of beneficial micro-flora in the intestinal tract. Evidence exists that probiotic micro flora suppress harmful bacteria such as E.Coli and Salmonella. They are engaged in beneficial activities such as essential Vitamin production and digestion of food components. They also help stimulate the immune system and maintain general health. They should be used if the gut balance is upset General Health of Young while Rearing/Weaning Following Antibiotic Therapy Available in 100g, Gut Infections 300g, 750g or 10kg. Scours Poor Appetite 10% O FF 10kg Probiotics! Travel and Stress Ends 29 th November Dietary Changes

For informational use only. Not designed to replace veterinary advice. Prices quoted include vat @ 20% where relevant. Prices quoted exclude postage unless stated. Prices correct at time of publication 18/09/13. EO&E