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18/03/2025

Knowledge & Innovation for Milk Quality in Italy

Success in Italy! The recent Milk Quality in Sheep & Goats courses in Viterbo and Siena (Italy) gathered veterinarians and farmers for training on:

Milking machine maintenance and best practices during milking
Udder health & somatic cell count analysis
Mastitis prevention & vaccination strategies

The attendees exchanged knowledge with two experts in milk quality, gaining practical solutions to enhance milk production & animal welfare.

Events like this reinforce the commitment to advancing milk quality and supporting livestock professionals worldwide!

11/03/2025

Mastitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus can be a major challenge, but prevention is possible with the right approach! Here’s how to take the first steps toward better control:

1. Stop the Spread Between Cows
2. Reduce Infection Prevalence and Duration

By focusing on these actionable steps, we can limit the spread of infection and protect the herd’s health. Stay tuned for our next post, where we’ll dive into Point 2: Reducing infection prevalence and duration—and how it plays a vital role in mastitis control! 🐄✨
Want to dive deeper into these strategies? Head to our blog for the full article and more tips: _https://mastitisvaccination.com/essential-tips-to-put-into-practice-for-s-aureus-mastitis-prevention/

05/03/2025

The rearing phase is critical for preparing animals for a healthy adult life. Replacements are the foundation of the flock's future. The top priority during the rearing phase is to support proper development, which relies on maintaining excellent health and providing balanced nutrition.
Ensuring optimal health during this stage directly impacts the future wellbeing of the entire flock.

14/02/2025

A recent study investigated the effects of shared stressful experiences on Merino ewes' social connections. Using advanced real-time tracking devices, researchers observed that sheep preferred staying close to familiar companions after a shared stress event. Interestingly, over time, they also formed new bonds with unfamiliar sheep they experienced stress with, showing an incredible capacity for social connection.
This finding aligns with how humans build relationships during challenging times and highlights how animals may buffer stress through social bonding.

20/12/2024

As we wrap up the year, we want to thank all the incredible veterinarians and livestock professionals who dedicate themselves to improving animal health. Your passion and hard work inspire us every day.

We are committed to tirelessly advancing animal health and welfare. In 2025, we’ll come back even stronger, ready to innovate, support, and make an even greater impact together.

May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and the warmth of knowing you’re making a difference—one herd at a time

07/11/2024

Giving clinical veterinarians more tools to combat mastitis!

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🌿🐮 Join us on a visit to Fazenda Colorado, a remarkable dairy cow farm in Brazil that has grown exponentially over the years! 🥛💼

Watch the video to learn how they resolved their mastitis and milk quality issues. https://mastitisvaccination.com/meet-fazenda-colorado-brazil-and-their-experience-with-vaccination-against-mastitis/

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05/11/2024

Were you aware that sheep have horizontally elongated pupils and laterally placed eyes? These unique features are common among prey species, helping them to more effectively detect predators and navigate uneven terrain. 🌿

Research has shown that the eyes of lateral-eyed species, like sheep, counter-roll with changes in head pitch, demonstrating compensatory cyclovergence. This adaptation allows sheep to maintain a panoramic view, enhancing their ability to detect potential threats from various directions while moving forward.

29/10/2024

BVD vaccine has been shown to have the most significant impact on antibody levels, producing the highest virus antibody titer. However, this strong response may interfere with diagnostic processes.

Although higher antibody titers can improve protection, they may complicate the diagnosis of BVD in herds. It's essential to consider this when managing vaccination and diagnostic strategies.

25/10/2024

Although many dairy farms socially house their milk-fed calves, some calves are still raised individually from birth to weaning.

New research from The University of British Columbia's Animal Welfare Program reveals that socially housed milk-fed calves exhibit improved social and competitive skills. In a study at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre, calves raised with peers outperformed those raised individually in competition tests for milk access. Pair housed calves increased their time spent drinking and were consistent in the time to approach the milk bottle, in contrast to individually housed calves, which were slower to approach the bottle and decreased their time spent drinking.

This underscores the importance of early socialisation for calf development and welfare.

23/10/2024

Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a severe disease marked by acute inflammation of the upper respiratory tract that can sometimes lead to abortions in cattle. 🤒

Not only does bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BoHV-1) impact animal health and productivity, but it also results in significant economic losses for cattle producers. 💸

IBR poses a major challenge for exporting live cattle to regions that have eradicated the disease, especially within Europe. It's also a critical concern for pedigree herds and artificial insemination stations, as bulls for artificial insemination must be free of BoHV-1 antibodies.

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17/10/2024

Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), caused by bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BoHV-1), is a highly contagious disease affecting the upper respiratory tract of cattle. First identified in the US in the 1950s, it not only causes respiratory issues but can also lead to conjunctivitis, ge***al inflammation and even abortions. Known for establishing latent infections, BoHV-1 can reactivate under stress, spreading easily among herds. Due to its severe impact on animal health and livestock productivity, IBR is a notifiable disease in many countries. 🌍🐂

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15/10/2024

Today, we celebrate the vital role that rural women play in farming and animal health. Their hard work and dedication in livestock care, disease prevention, and farm management are essential for keeping our communities healthy and our food supply secure.

Empowering rural women means strengthening our defenses against infectious diseases and building more resilient agricultural systems. Let’s support and recognize their contributions to a safer, healthier, and sustainable future for all.

10/10/2024

Effective biosecurity and management practices are essential for controlling abortions within livestock populations. However, to truly minimise the impact, more specific actions are needed.

This is crucial when we are facing abortion outbreaks, which are a serious problem in the herd. In these cases, implementing emergency measures such as identification of the pathogen and isolation of affected animals will help to significantly reduce the impact of the outbreak.

By taking these steps, we can safeguard herd health and protect the future of our industry.

08/10/2024

Bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) encodes crucial proteins for its structure and replication. The surface glycoprotein E2 is key for neutralising antibodies.

DIVA vaccines help to differentiate infected from vaccinated animals by lacking one or more proteins found in the wildtype virus. Diagnostic tests target these missing proteins, ensuring precise identification.

04/10/2024

World Animal Day, also known as World Animal Welfare or World Animal Protection Day, is an annual event on the 4th of October, dedicated to raising awareness about animal rights and welfare globally. Since 1925, this important day has grown into an international movement striving to end the needless suffering of animals, recognizing them as sentient beings with thoughts, feelings, and personalities.

As a vets we play a vital role in ensure animal health and welfare, to guarantee animals receive the respect they deserve

Whether through your day-to-day care or involvement in global initiatives, your dedication creates a healthier future for animals, people, and our planet

01/10/2024

It is crucial to create an emergency plan that will help us to reduce the impact of abortion outbreaks. Moreover, it is needed to implement several routine actions on farm. These biosecurity and good management practices must always be put into practice to reduce the risk of infectious abortions.

Specific measures such as disinfection of facilities and maintaining a closed herd are helpful to prevent and control prevalent pathogens like Chlamydia abortus and Salmonella Abortusovis, which are a major threat to the health and productivity of farms.

27/09/2024

Did you know that goats are excellent firefighters? 🚒🌿 Their grazing behavior and dietary preferences make them perfect for preventing wildfires. They reduce dry vegetation, promote herbaceous plants, and eliminate invasive species that increase fire risk. Using goats is an effective, ecological, and cost-efficient method in Mediterranean countries and certain areas of the US. Let's appreciate these amazing animals for their role in fire prevention!

24/09/2024

The complex virus known as bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV), which is a member of the Pestivirus genus and Flaviviridae family, contains both structural and non-structural proteins that are essential to its life cycle. Four structural proteins, including envelope glycoproteins and protein C, are encoded by the virus and are vital for the formation of virus particles. The eight non-structural proteins include NS2 and NS3 (p80), which are necessary for transcription, translation and viral replication.

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The best option for preventing Ovine Enzootic Abortion (OEA) is to use inactivated vaccinations. First and foremost, safety: Your flock won't suffer any injury or reproductive problems from these immunizations. Cutting-Edge Solutions: Highly effective vaccines that considerably lower clinical symptoms and pathogen shedding are now accessible due to advancements in technology. #Small #vetmedicine #ruminatingcrew #abortion #ovine #enzootic #vetmed #hipra

🐄🐑🐐💧 Proper Milk Sampling: Key to Mastitis Identification! 💡 Ensuring the accurate identification of mastitis pathogens begins with impeccable milk sample collection! 🐑🧼✨ Aseptic technique is an absolute must during milk sampling, preventing any contamination from organisms found on the cow's, ewe’s and goat’s skin, udder, teats, udder, teats or sampler's hands or in the barn environment. 🚫🦠 Contaminated samples can lead to misdiagnosis, increased workload, added expenses and needless frustration. 😓 To avoid such setbacks, follow the essential procedures outlined below to maintain the integrity of your samples and ensure accurate results. 📋🔍 #mastitis #vaccination #vetmedicine #ruminatingcrew #milk #vetmed #hipra

Stressors connected to management and environmental factors are associated with a complex of bacterial and viral infections that can lead to bovine respiratory disease (BRD). This is one of the most common diseases that can afflict young cattle, such as feedlot, dairy and veal calves and preweaned animals. BRD is frequently caused by predisposing factors such as weaning, crowding, sorting, mingling, processing and shipment. #Beef #vetmedicine #ruminatingcrew #BRD #vetmed #hipra

Wondering about HIPRA Stats?

Wondering about HIPRA Stats? 📊 It's a game-changer for animal production companies! Managed by an expert group of veterinarians, biologists and statisticians, its objective is to convert data into valuable insights, with the aim of enhancing our customers’ efficiency. 📈 Together, let's make well-informed decisions! #sheep #vaccination #vetmedicine #ruminatingcrew #milk #vetmed #hipra

Recapture the enchantment of our WBC! 🐄 Our event was a fascinating trip through the world of bovine health, complete with dynamic cultural experiences and compelling keynote speakers. 🌍 Watch our review video to see all the highlights!!

As veterinarians, we know the devastating impact of bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) on young calves. Linked to 45% of cases of bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC), this virulent strain primarily affects calves aged 1 to 6 months. However, immunologically naïve cattle can succumb to the infection at any age, making it crucial to address this respiratory disease. Sadly, even aggressive therapies often fail to save the most severely affected animals. #beef #vaccination #Veterinarians #AnimalHealth #BRSVProtection #CattleHealth #HIPRA #PreventativeMeasures #respiratoryinfections #preventioniskey

🐐 Optimize Your Milking Management! 🐄 Large and Small ruminants possess unique mammary gland anatomy and milking routines, necessitating customized milking machine settings. Vacuum level, pulsometer parameters, and automatic cluster removers' calibration play a vital role in teat health, milking efficiency, and production volume. Dairy cows, sheep, and goats have large udder compartments, allowing for diverse milking strategies, and ensuring optimal milk secretion. #mastitis #vaccination #vetmedicine #ruminatingcrew #milk #vetmed #hipra

🐄🐐🥛 Importance of Mastitis Management on the Farm 🥼💼 Join Andrés in the fight against mastitis on his farm! 🛡️ Regular check-ups for the milking machine are non-negotiable in Andrés' playbook. Periodic evaluations, part replacements, and tuning up parameters like vacuum and pulsations keep things running smoothly. Andrés knows the power of protection! Vaccination, especially against biofilm-producing Staphylococcus, is the secret weapon in his mastitis control arsenal. #mastitis #vaccination #vetmedicine #ruminatingcrew #milk #vetmed #hipra

IBR, caused by Bovine Herpes Virus 1, an Alphaherpesvirus, primarily inflicts damage through cell necrosis. In cows, this often results in serous ocular and nasal discharges, with secondary bacterial involvement turning them mucopurulent. Other significant signs include inflammation and necrosis of the nasopharynx and tracheal mucosa. Let's keep exploring the intricate world of IBR by reading the complete article on our website: Detect and Protect. #IBR #vetmedicine #ruminatingcrew #milk #vetmed #hipra

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