Cottonwood Animal Hospital

                Bovine Services: 

With many years of experience Dr. Larry Mages have developed an extensive, Herd Health Program for Beef Production From Birth to Market,,,  

 I. Pre Calving & Calving Considerations for Cows:               

 A,, Vaccinations Prior to Breeding..

 B,, Vaccinations Prior to Calving..

 C,, Parasite Control..

II. Management Tool to Reduce Calving Problems:Bull Selection,, 

Nutrition,,Feeding cows to determine time of day calving occurs.

Select Clean Calving Site,, Evaluate and organize Calving supplies,, Plan to Calve Heifers First, so you can spend more time with them.

III. Management Procedures at Birth: Colostrum during first 4 hours,, Treat Navel,, Ear Tag,, Dehorning Paste,, High Energy Electrolyte ( on hand if needed ),, Fluid Feeder ( on hand if needed ),,

IV. Procedures for Post Calving: Vaccinate Cows,,Evaluate Bull,,,Examine Problem Cows,,Fly Control,, External & Internal Parasite Control,, Mineral Requirements..

V.  Procedures for Calves up to 3 Months of Age: Implant-if Needed,,Castrate,, Dehorn,, Deworm,, 7 Way Blackleg Vaccine + Pinkeye,,  IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV Killed vaccine..

VI. Preventive Measures During Summer Months:Cows.

Fly Control,, Disease Prevention,, Nutrition i.e. Cows should gain weight while nursing calf..

VII.Procedures During Weaning Time: Dry Period. 

Pregnancy Exam cows,,, Age / check teeth,, Check for eye cancer / pink eye,, check udders ( mastitis ),, footrot or other problems,, new ID tags ( if needed ),,, Vaccinations,, Nutrition / Mineral Evaluation and supply for winter months..

VIII.Procedures for Calves 3 Weeks Prior to Weaning : 

Implant if Needed,, Castrate & Dehorn if needed,,, vaccinations if needed,, Brucellosis vaccinate Heifers 4--12 Months of age.

Parasite  Control....

These guidelines may be modified to fit your beef program. Fall and Spring Calving cows have different external parasite control needs.. any questions or concerns please ask..We are here to serve your needs..