Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) got the 2016 American Association of Swine Veterinarians meeting off to a healthy start Friday with a twist on their traditional pre-AASV Swine Health Seminar, hearing from vets in other animal agriculture fields. “It was a very unique program, different than what we’ve had in the past,” said Dr. Nathan Schaefer, BIVI Professional Service Veterinarian. … Read More
Veterinarians Seek to Understand Client's Needs
Tom Burkgren, DVM, Executive Director of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), was a one of the panelists to take part in a discussion at the Ceva Swine U.S. Launch and Scientific Symposium, which took place just before the AASV annual meeting. The panel gave Dr. Burkgren a better perspective on how the producers in the group viewed veterinarians, … Read More
Antibiotic Stewardship White Paper Available
At the 2015 National Institute of Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Antibiotic Symposium, funded in part by the beef checkoff, experts and other stakeholders gathered to continue the conversation. The theme of the event, Antibiotic Stewardship: From Metrics to Management, highlighted a complex, global problem that has resulted from the actions of the within all of the diverse areas of human and … Read More
Rood And Riddle Live Dates Announced
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will be hosting the sixth annual Rood & Riddle Report Live, an educational seminar for equine industry professionals, on Feb. 25 at Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky. The Rood & Riddle Report Live features reporting on the latest news published in veterinary journals, as well as major developments related to equine health. A panel of … Read More
Workshop On Antibiotic Research Announced
Farm Foundation, NFP, and the USDA’s Economic Research Service are collaborating to present a workshop next month on the use of antibiotics in food animals. The workshop will be held in Washington, DC, from March 17-18, 2016. The workshop was developed in response to the increasing concern seen in human medicine regarding the decline in the number of new antibiotics … Read More
Ingelvac PRRS MLV 250-Dose Option Now Available
Protecting your herd against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) just became more convenient. In an effort to give producers and veterinarians a broader choice of sizes, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) now offers a 250-dose option for Ingelvac PRRS® MLV. Ingelvac PRRS® MLV is recommended for vaccination of healthy, susceptible pigs, sows and gilts as an aid in the … Read More
Quest Plus Approved For Pregnant Mares
Quest Plus Gel from Zoetis has recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares, joining Quest Gel as the only FDA-approved de-worming products on the market that treat and control encysted small strongyles and bots in a single dose, and are safe for use in breeding mares. Both Quest … Read More
BIVI Talks Cattle Health Concerns
Dr. John Davidson, Professional Services Vet for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), played a central role in this year’s Cattle Industry Convention by giving several presentations on cattle health trends at the Convention’s Learning Lounge. A major discussion point this week was Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), which has begun to raise concerns among veterinary professionals, as the disease is becoming … Read More
CWAS Offers 2016 Economic Outlook
Many dairy producers across the nation are struggling with low milk prices, and that trend isn’t looking to change anytime soon. Cody Heller, CEO/CFO of Central Wisconsin Ag Services, has broken down exactly what is happening on both the supply and demand sides of the dairy industry, and offers some advice for producers to make the most of the economy’s … Read More
Elanco Vet Med Applications Certification From CEV
CEV Multimedia has launched the Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications certification, further expanding student learning opportunities and experiences in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Featuring demonstrations and materials from practicing veterinarians working with both small and large animals, the certification addresses major topics related to veterinary science and medical applications. More than 20 lessons are available via the online curriculum, … Read More