We hear updates from leaders in the animal health and supplies business, Merck Animal Health and Ritchey Livestock ID. Plus we have the latest cattle and livestock news, bull sale updates, markets, hay auctions and lots more on this all new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.
EPISODE 176 DETAILS
Merck Animal Health has been a leader in animal health products. Hear how a proper calfhood vaccination program can set your newborn calves up for success later in life. Livestock identification is a must and producers need to have ear tags that don’t fade, don’t break and are easy to read. We hear an update from the tag that never fades, Ritchey Livestock ID and Ritchey Tags!
Meat product labeling (COOL) is back on discussion. Country of Origin Labeling has been a discussion point for a long time. Hear reaction from consumer groups in our news segment. We have the latest sale reports and cattle sales. Plus hear a weekly market recap with Kirk Donsbach with Stone X Financial!
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
Optimizing Vaccine Efficacy In Animal Health: Best Practices & Considerations
Vaccines play a crucial role in safeguarding animal health by bolstering their immune systems against various pathogens. Understanding proper storage, handling, and administration of vaccines is essential to ensure their effectiveness.
Key Points:
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1. Importance of Vaccines: Vaccines are preventive tools designed to prepare an animal’s immune system to combat diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, or protozoa.
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2. Proper Handling and Storage: Deviations from label instructions regarding storage, transportation, and handling can compromise vaccine efficacy. Vaccines should be stored in refrigerators maintaining optimal temperatures.
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3. Factors Affecting Efficacy: Nutritional deficiencies, environmental stressors, and preexisting health conditions can influence an animal’s response to vaccination.
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4. Administration Best Practices: Proper reconstitution, mixing, and administration techniques are crucial for vaccine effectiveness.
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5. Herd Veterinarian Guidance: Tailoring vaccination programs to specific herd needs and consulting with a veterinarian ensures optimal protection.
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6. Vaccine Types and Revaccination: Understanding differences between modified live virus (MLV) and killed virus (KV) vaccines and adhering to recommended revaccination schedules are vital.
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7. Calfhood Vaccination Programs: Initiating comprehensive vaccination programs early in a calf’s life, especially during pre weaning stages, is essential for disease prevention.
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8. Essential Components: Commonly included vaccines protect against respiratory diseases and clostridial infections, but specific vaccine decisions should be made with veterinary consultation.
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9. Heifer Vaccination: Vaccination programs for replacement heifers should mirror those for mature cows, with consideration for reproductive diseases.
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10. Pre Breeding and Pre Calving Vaccinations: Timing and selection of vaccines are critical to ensure adequate immunity transfer and protection for newborn calves.
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11. Bull Vaccination: Bulls should receive similar vaccines as the cow herd, with exceptions such as brucellosis vaccination.
Effective vaccine utilization requires adherence to proper storage, handling, and administration practices, along with tailored vaccination programs guided by veterinary expertise. By implementing these strategies, livestock producers can enhance animal health and productivity while mitigating disease risks.
ALLFLEX® CleanVax™
Nozzles and Shields for Intranasal Vaccination
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced new ALLFLEX® CleanVax™ nozzles and shields for clean, fast and convenient administration of intranasal vaccines to cattle.
The CleanVax intranasal vaccination system includes shorter nozzles that are less invasive than conventional cannulas, as well as clear plastic disposable shields that can be replaced between animals or groups of animals for more hygienic administration.
“CleanVax nozzles and shields optimize every aspect of the intranasal vaccination process for confidence in a clean, consistent dose every time,” said Jonathon Townsend, D.V.M., Ph.D., dairy technical services for Merck Animal Health. “The system is simple to use and enhances calf comfort, hygiene and consistency, making it easier on both the calf and caregiver.”
The following are the advantages of the CleanVax intranasal vaccination system:
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Calf-friendly, shorter nozzles minimize discomfort;
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Atomizer tips ensure even distribution across mucosal surfaces and reduce product drip;
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Easy-to-use nozzles attach to any brand of syringe or Luer lock applicator gun;
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Hygienic shields add a layer of protection and enhance biosecurity.
“CleanVax nozzles and shields are designed to make intranasal vaccine administration more hygienic, calf-friendly and consistent,” Dr. Townsend added. “As a leader in intranasal vaccination technologies, Merck Animal Health continues to advance cattle health and production with innovative and effective solutions for cattle producers.”
Intranasal vaccines available from Merck Animal Health include BOVILIS® NASALGEN® 3-PMH, BOVILIS NASALGEN 3, BOVILIS NASALGEN IP, BOVILIS CORONAVIRUS and BOVILIS ONCE PMH® IN.
ALLFLEX CleanVax products are now available through your Merck Animal Health representative or ALLFLEX supplier. Learn more at MAHcattle.com.
RITCHEY LIVESTOCK ID
The tag that never fades
Tag longevity sets us apart at Ritchey. Livestock ID information is permanently engraved into the tag and readable for the lifetime of the animal. After all, what’s a tag work that fades? Absolutely nothing.
American Made, Family Owned
Being American made and family owned is what makes us unique at Ritchey Livestock ID. It inherently feels right to be making livestock ID tags in the United States.
Make Your Mark
Ritchey livestock tags are the only tag that allows you to quickly engrave ID information yourself. You can proudly display your family’s brand or engrave a last second tag at the chute. The power is yours!
COW COUNTRY NEWS
USDA Finalizes Voluntary “Product Of USA” Labeling Rule
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on Monday announced the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of the USA” label claim with consumer expectations of what the claim means.
The designation allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they come from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States. The final rule aims to prohibit misleading U.S. origin labeling in the marketplace and helps ensure that the information that consumers receive about where their food comes from is based on facts.
The labels will continue to maintain their voluntary status for use on products and also will be eligible for generic label approval, which removes the need for pre-approval by USDA, but requires manufacturers to maintain documentation to support the claim. Last summer, the country of origin labeling rules (COOL), as they were proposed, covering meat, poultry and egg products, were criticized by the Canadian government and the National Pork Producers Council because they included specific regulations on where the animals were raised, which were not part of earlier versions of the rule.
Companies that use the “Made in the USA” claim will need to comply with the final rule by Jan. 1, 2026, but are being encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus released the following statement on the USDA’s finalized rule on the “Product of USA” label by saying,
“NCBA has been committed to finding solutions to this problem ever since a producer-led NCBA working group raised the alarm, years ago, that imported beef could be mislabeled as a Product of the USA incorrectly at the end of the supply chain. We appreciate USDA’s effort to address this loophole. During the implementation period, NCBA’s focus will remain on ensuring that these changes result in the opportunity for producer premiums while remaining trade compliant.”
UPCOMING BULL SALES ANGUS CHAROLAIS HEREFORD GELBVIEH BALANCER RED ANGUS SIMMENTAL SIMANGUS
Weber Land & Cattle: March 12, 2024, Lake Benton, Minnesota
Sundsbak Farms: March 16, 2024, Des Lacs, North Dakota
Hidden Angus: March 17, 2024, Sebeka, Minnesota
Wheatland Cattle Company: March 21, 2024, Bienfait, Saskatchewan, Canada
Miller Angus Farms: March 25, 2024, Watertown, South Dakota
L 83 Ranch: March 26, 2024, Mandan, ND
Vollmer Angus Ranch: April 2, 2024, Wing, North Dakota
A & B Cattle: April 4, 2024, Bassett, Nebraska
Montgomery Ranch: April 14, 2024, Carrington, North Dakota
Jorgensen Farms: April 15, 2024, Ideal, South Dakota
BULL SALE REPORT & RESULTS
Eichacker Simmentals & JK Angus
Leland Red Angus & Koester Red Angus
FEATURING
Dr. Tim Parks, D.V.M.
Merck Animal Health
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Bryce Kelley
Ritchey Livestock ID
Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial
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