Category: Bovine Science with BCI

Over the last couple of years, artificial intelligence and machine learning have become a part of daily life for most people. From self-driving cars to chatbots, they can be seen all around society – even in veterinary medicine. In this edition of Herd Health: a Bovine Science with BCI podcast, Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brad White discuss AI’s role in diagnosing diseases now and in the future. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!

The article mentioned in the episode: Image Classification and Automated Machine Learning to Classify Lung Pathologies in Deceased Feedlot Cattle.

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A producer brings a depressed calf and its dam to Dr. Matt Miesner from a herd with a history of scours. Initially, he thought it was a cut-and-dry case. After more investigation, the opposite started to become true. Dr. Brad White discusses this tricky situation with Dr. Miesner on this episode of Bovine Science with BCI.

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Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Brad White deep dive into a recently published paper titled: Comparison between a complete preconditioning programme and conventional conduct on behaviour, health and performance of young bulls from small cow-calf herds.

Comparison between a complete preconditioning programme and conventional conduct on behaviour, health and performance of young bulls from small cow-calf herds

After the Abstract is recorded with the goal of assisting veterinarians in the interpretation of scientific literature.  This podcast is not an endorsement of specific practices and medical decisions should only be made in consultation with your veterinarian.

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Multisire pastures and how do we manage them throughout the breeding season. Find out on this episode of Herd Health with Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brad White to learn more. 

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Multiple bulls are in a dry lot pen in the off season. One bull starts to act depressed and maybe bloated. Listen to Dr. Matt Miesner and Dr. Brad White discuss this case and how to deal with this issue on this episode of Bovine Science with BCI.

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Join Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Brad White as they discuss a paper looking at Effect of a dairy farmworker stewardship training program on antimicrobial drug usage in dairy cows.

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Join Dr. Philip Lancaster and Dr. Brad White as they discuss how to get more grazing days and how to be more efficient with the forage you have available. Tune in to this episode of Bovine Science with BCI to learn more.

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It’s spring! For a spring calving herd its full optimism. New calves on the ground getting ready to start growing and thriving; until pre-weaning disease hits. Find out on this episode of Herd Health with Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brad White to learn more. 

To read more: 
Improving Beef Calf Health
Biosecurity Practices in Western Canadian Cow-Calf Herds and their Association with Animal Health

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50 first-calf heifers out grazing in early spring still being fed hay every other day. All the heifers looked normal but the next day 4 heifers were dead. What happened? Tune into Tox Talk with Dr. Brad White and Dr. Scott Fritz to find out.

The toxicology website and Bovine Sciences with BCI podcasts have been sponsored in part through a veterinary services grant that Dr. Scott Fritz, Dr. Steve Ensley and Dr. Bob Larson have received to share more toxicology information and examples for people to understand what to submit and how to submit. Another part of that grant has been working with people and producer in the field.

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Join Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Brad White as they discuss a paper looking at Economic Impacts of Lameness in Feedlot Cattle.

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After the Abstract is recorded with the goal of assisting veterinarians in the interpretation of scientific literature.  This podcast is not an endorsement of specific practices and medical decisions should only be made in consultation with your veterinarian.

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17 cow-calf pairs are in a dry lot. When all of a sudden the calves start developing neurologic signs and begin to die. What happened? Tune into Tox Talk with Dr. Brad White and Dr. Scott Fritz to find out.

The toxicology website and Bovine Sciences with BCI podcasts have been sponsored in part through a veterinary services grant that Dr. Scott Fritz, Dr. Steve Ensley and Dr. Bob Larson have received to share more toxicology information and examples for people to understand what to submit and how to submit. Another part of that grant has been working with people and producer in the field.

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Join Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Brad White as they discuss a paper looking at Does swab type matter? Comparing methods for Mannheim hemolytic recovery and upper respiratory microbiome characterization in feedlot cattle.

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After the Abstract is recorded with the goal of assisting veterinarians in the interpretation of scientific literature.  This podcast is not an endorsement of specific practices and medical decisions should only be made in consultation with your veterinarian.

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What’s the impact of vaccinating beef and dairy cattle for bacterial pathogens? Find out on this episode of Herd Health with Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brad White to hear what they have to say about vaccinating. 

To read more: 
Systematic review of vaccine efficacy
Evidence-Based effectiveness of vaccination
Systematic review and network meta-analysis of bacterial and viral vaccines
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of commercially available vaccines

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A very valuable first calf heifer who had her calf earlier this spring was out with the bulls. Last week she seemed to be doing fine and was with the rest of the heifers. The next day she was found dead. What happened? Tune into Tox Talk with Dr. Brad White and Dr. Scott Fritz to find out.

The toxicology website and Bovine Sciences with BCI podcasts have been sponsored in part through a veterinary services grant that Dr. Scott Fritz, Dr. Steve Ensley and Dr. Bob Larson have received to share more toxicology information and examples for people to understand what to submit and how to submit. Another part of that grant has been working with people and producer in the field.

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Join Dr. Philip Lancaster and Dr. Brad White to learn more about managing bull nutrition throughout their lifetime on this episode of Bovine Science with BCI.

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Join Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Brad White as they discuss a paper looking at Short Communication: Circadian variations and day-to-day variability of clinical signs used for the early diagnosis of pneumonia within and between calves.

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After the Abstract is recorded with the goal of assisting veterinarians in the interpretation of scientific literature.  This podcast is not an endorsement of specific practices and medical decisions should only be made in consultation with your veterinarian.

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Pregnancy rates and calving season timing are really important factors for success in beef cow-calf herds. To learn more about pregnancy rates and calving season timing tune in to this episode of Herd Health with Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brad White to hear what they have to say about Bob’s favorite topic reproduction.

To read more:
Herd Level Factors Associated with Pregnancy Success and Distribution in Beef Cow-Calf Herds
No Evidence for a Negative Association Between Bovine Leukemia Virus Status and Fertility in Kansas Beef Herds: a Cross-Sectional Study

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A frequently asked question is-are cattle seasonally breeders why or why not? Tune in to this episode of Herd Health with Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brad White to hear what they have to say.

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