Read Testimonials and Tips from the Field
Improved reproductive performance with Vira Shield
Chad Falkner, Owner
Galeton Dairy
Galeton, Colorado
“Vira Shield® is the sole reason for the improvement in our herd. We constantly struggled with abortions and tried a lot of different things, including closing the herd for several years and treating for a number of potential problems, but nothing seemed to get better." Read full testimonial
Decreased abortions, improved conception rate with Vira Shield
John Johnson, Owner
Johnson Dairy
Eaton, Colorado
“Reproduction is absolutely the number one priority on our dairy. We invest an enormous amount of time, money and effort into our program. That’s why the problems we had were so frustrating."
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Focus On Health Drives Performance At Smith Cattle Company
Rayburn Smith
Smith Cattle Company
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Rayburn Smith, owner of Smith Cattle Company in Natchitoches, Louisiana, doesn’t leave anything to chance when it comes to protecting his herd from respiratory and reproductive diseases. Read full testimonial
Tough Diagnosis Calls For Easy Prevention
Phil Hanson, DVM
Durand, Wisconsin
“I can’t argue with research that says that Lepto hardjo-bovisis present in dairies and that it’s the most common type of leptospirosis,” says Hanson, who has been practicing for more than 20 years and owns Animal Health Care in Durand, Wis. Read full testimonial
Sneaky Disease Makes Simple Vaccination Necessary
Ken Gloyeske, DVM
Anna, Ohio
Ken Gloyeske, DVM, lives by this mantra every day, especially when it comes to incorporating Lepto hardjo-bovis protection in his clients’ dairy herds. Read full testimonial
Emerging Disease Worth Vaccinating Against
Todd Wells, DVM
Buhl, Idaho
For Todd Wells, DVM, the most common reproductive problems he sees on his clients’ dairies are related to increased production standards. Getting cows bred back as soon as possible is difficult because producers are constantly asking more out of their cows than ever before. But Wells does see an emerging disease that’s easy to ignore because signs may not be obvious – Lepto hardjo-bovis. Read full testimonial
TIP: Consider Operational Health
Respiratory and reproductive diseases are perhaps the greatest threats to growth, development and breeding efficiency. Read full tip
TIP: Vaccinate For Protection
Effective vaccination for the primary reproductive and respiratory diseases is one of the most critical components of any health management program. Cows and heifers should be vaccinated with a safe, effective product that provides long-lasting protection against all major diseases. Read full tip
TIP: Focus On Safety For Pregnant Cows
It’s important to keep in mind that IBR modified-live vaccines can be abortifacient agents—meaning they can actually cause abortions—when used off-label. This is why they typically carry specific label precautions with regard to use in pregnant cows and calves nursing pregnant cows. Read full tip
TIP: Recognize The High Cost Of Low Calving Rates
While a pregnant cow or heifer is an asset that represents money in the bank, the open cow is a liability that represents a blank check you’re about to write. Read full tip
