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Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)

Posted on August 24, 2016 by rob costello
Veterinary Feed Directive video presentation

As of January 1, 2017, any medically important antibiotic is subject to the feed directive rule and will require either a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) form for feed-delivered antibiotics or a veterinary prescription for water delivered antibiotics. The overall goal… Continue Reading →

Medications & Additives

A New Direct-Fed Microbial For Calves

Posted on July 26, 2011 by rob costello

Late-breaking Original Research Some new and exciting research in the world of direct-fed microbials was recently presented at the 2011 ADSA-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting in New Orleans. By adding an anti-inflammatory lactic acid bacteria to a pathogen reducing Bacillus-based DFM, researchers… Continue Reading →

Medications & Additives

Life Beyond Neo-Oxy

Posted on July 13, 2010 by rob costello

Milk replacer manufacturers can no longer produce products containing the familiar 2:1 ratio of Neomycin to Oxytetracycline. The old ratio of 2 parts Neomycin to 1 part Oxytetracycline has been replaced with a 1:1 combination of Neo-Oxy. This 1:1 antibiotic… Continue Reading →

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