Welcome to Episode 54 of BCI Cattle Chat where we had the opportunity to visit with Senior in Veterinary Medicine, Ellie Minnix!  Please click on the links below to be taken to any sources mentioned in the podcast. Keep an eye out for news about our exciting upcoming guests on both Twitter and Facebook.

2:42 – Introduction of Ellie Minnix

6:25 – Spring Lameness in Cattle

13:05 – Top 5 Tips for Managing Feet and Legs in Bulls

  • It’s a bigger problem than you realize
  • Not everything is foot-rot
  • Check them through breeding season
  • Evaluate genetic components
  • Evaluate well before the breeding season

15:00 – Working Spring Calves – Do we have to use the same injection site?

18:15 – Should I Implant My Cows?

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