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animals to roam the barns, but if there is an discussions of improved cleaning and disinfection.
“abortion storm” due to Neospora caninum a month Naturally you should be able to discuss with every
after your visit on the farm with your dog, it is most herd veterinarian you encounter all aspects of
likely your pet will be incriminated. trimming, lameness, footbath use and medications
particular to food diseases. Your input is invaluable
1 Always observe cattle, other than just their feet, and
and must be shared routinely.
report any and all abnormalities to the person most
responsible. Diarrhea, increased and abnormal 2 Be as clean as possible. Always arrive with freshly
respirations, too many vaginal discharges, thin cows, washed coveralls, boots, truck and equipment. Clean
fat cows – the herdsperson and veterinarian involved and disinfect all tools periodically each day as needed.
will appreciate any and all of your comments. Consider using plastic or rubber coveralls, pants or
aprons. The newer, better-designed and stronger
The American Veterinary Medical Association
milker’s gloves may also be useful.
(AVMA), and individual state and local veterinary
societies have well mandated that a valid veterinary- 3 Be responsible for your work area. Purchase fans for
patient-client relationship must exist before summer heat stress days and heaters for winter. None
practitioner can prescribe and sell veterinary of us work well in inclement conditions. The dairy
pharmaceuticals and biologicals to a dairy producer. producer will appreciate your extra effort.
Hoof trimmers should strive also to have an effective
When the cows are walking well and producing
relationship with all the veterinarians in any area
without the feet being the limiting factor, everyone is
where they trim. You must know local veterinarians
thankful, and the fee for successful hoof trimming
well enough that they would inform you of a
will not be an issue. Please do not allow this new
salmonella or any communicable disease outbreak on
generation of dairy people or anyone else observe any
a particular dairy and discuss staying away until it is
hoof trimmer anywhere not adhering to the premises
under control. If you are on the farm when such a
of biosecurity as well as possible.
disease is encountered, you should be included in all

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