2004

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Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh Annual Conference. American Association of Bovine Practitioners. September 23-25, 2004. Fort Worth, Texas.

Editor: Robert A. Smith
Executive Vice President: James A. Jarrett
Advertising Representative: J. T. O'Brien & Assoc.
Publisher: Frontier Printers, Inc.

Published: 2004-09-23

Front / Back Matter

General Sessions

Cattle Handling Skills-Contributor To Animal Welfare The Veterinarian's Role

Tom Noffsinger, Lynn Locatelli

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The North American BSE Situation

Will Hueston

2-3
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Chronic Wasting Disease and Animal Agriculture

Elizabeth S. Williams

4-7
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Exotic Disease Threats What Every Food Veterinarian Should Know

Alfonso Torres

9-10
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Use of Susceptibility Testing in Veterinary Medicine

Peter D. Constable

11-17
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The Veterinary Antimicrobial Decision Support (VADS) System Progress and Challenges

Mike Apley

18-22
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Leveraging Your Time and Improving Your Practice with Veterinary Technicians

Patrick S. Farrell

23-25
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The Role of the Veterinarian in Ensuring Animal Welfare

Janice C. Swanson

26-28
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Beef Sessions

The Importance of the General Practitioner to our Profession

Dee Griffin

29-31
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A Different Type of Record System for the Rancher and Veterinarian

Eddie Hamilton

32-35
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Leptospirosis in Cattle

Thomas B. Hairgrove

36-39
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Country of Origin Labeling and National Animal Identification System How Will Veterinarians and Their Clients Be Affected?

Gary Wilson

40-47
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Drug Piracy I: Legitimate Pharmacy Compounding, Pioneer and Generic Drugs and Registered Products, and Medical Devices? What are the Facts and how can this Affect My Practice?

Joseph J. Bertone

49-52
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Drug Piracy II: Quality, Efficacy and Safety Issues Related to Drug-Pirated Products ("compounded drugs") and the Claims Associated with Them

Joseph J. Bertone

53-56
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Ethics of Pirated Drug Use and How do You Deal with it in Your Practice

Joseph J. Bertone

57-58
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Practical Application of Epidemiology in Veterinary Herd Health/production Medicine

Calvin W. Booker, Guy H. Loneragan, P. Timothy Guichon, G. Kee Jim, Oliver C. Schunicht, Brian K. Wildman, Tom J. Pittman, R. Kent Fenton, Eugene D. Janzen, Tye Perrett

59-62
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Dairy Sessions

Breeding Soundness Evaluation Physical Assessment

Gary D. Warner

63-65
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Sperm Morphology

R. G. Saacke

67-71
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Getting Cows Pregnant and Keeping Them Pregnant Requires Progesterone

Gordon D. Niswender

73-77
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When the Lab Reports Come Back, "Abortion: Cause Undetermined" - What Next? An Overview of "Non-Infectious' Causes of Bovine Abortion

Donald H. Schlafer

78-82
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Epidemiologic Approaches for Measuring and Understanding Abortion in Dairy Cows

Mark C. Thurmond

83-89
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Diagnosis of Infectious Causes of Bovine Abortion

Mark Anderson

90-96
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Controlling What We Can Control Limiting Embryonic/ Fetal Losses

Robert H. BonDurant

97-111
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AABP & AASRP Sessions

Goat and Llama Trace Mineral Nutrition

D. G. Pugh, Bryan M. Waldridge

112-113
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Urolithiasis in Small Ruminants

D. G. Pugh, Bryan M. Waldridge

114
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Urogenital Surgery, Including Mastectomy

David E. Anderson

115-117
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Common Surgical Procedures in Camelids

David E. Anderson

118-125
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Plant Poisoning of Small Ruminants

Anthony P. Knight

127-134
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Orthopaedic Injuries in Small Ruminants

David E. Anderson

135-139
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Neurological Disease in Camelids

David E. Anderson, Claire Whitehead

140-145
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Maedi-Visna (Ovine Progressive Pneumonia) Management Strategies

Anthony P. Knight

147-151
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Veterinary Technician Session

Proper Vaccine Handling

Victor S. Cortese

152-155
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The Blue Stuff or the Brown Stuff Properties of Various Disinfectants

Dale A. Moore

156-158
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Preventive Medicine Procedures for Cattle

Steven E. Wikse

159-161
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Research Summaries - Beef

An Electronic Network of Veterinary Practitioners for Surveillance of Alberta's Cattle Population

R. R. Clarke, J. A. Berezowski, D. G. Renter

162
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Similarity of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Recent Isolates of Mycoplasma bovis Recovered from Various US Regions and Diverse Clinical Conditions

R. Rosenbusch, J. Kinyon, M. Apley, N. Funk, S. Smith, L. Hoffman

163-164
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Neospora caninum Seroprevalence in Iowa Feedlots and its Association with Morbidity, Mortality, Production Parameters and Carcass Traits

P. L. Schmidt, A. M. O'Connor

164-165
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Prevention of Neonatal Calf Diarrhea with the Sandhills Calving System

D. R. Smith, D. M. Grotelueschen, T. Knott, S. Ensley

166
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Efficacy of a Fusobacterium necrophorum-Arcanobacterium pyogenes Bacterin-Toxoid as an Aid in the Prevention of Liver Abscesses in Cattle

G. Jones, H. Jayappa, B. Hunsaker, D. Sweeney, V. Rapp-Gabrielson, T. Wasmoen, T. G. Nagaraja, S. Swingle, M. Branine

167-168
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Evidence of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Persistent Infection in Two White-Tail Deer in Southeastern South Dakota

C. C. L. Chase, L. J. Braun, P. Leslie-Steen, T. Graham, D. Miskimins, J. F. Ridpath

169
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Investigation of the Role of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus in Undifferentiated Fever of Feedlot Cattle

P. T. Guichon, D. Haines, M. Campos, C. W. Booker, G. K. Kim, O. C. Schunicht, B. K. Wildman, T. J. Pittman, R. K. Fenton, E. D. Janzen, J. A. Ellis, G. Appleyard, K. West

170-171
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Prevention of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Persistent Infection after a Heterologous Type 1 or Type 2 Challenge in Animals Vaccinated with a Combination Modified Live Virus Vaccine Containing Bivalent BVDV

K. K. Fogarty-Fairbanks, C. L. Rinehart, W. C. Ohnesorge, M. M. Loughin, C. C. L. Chase

171-172
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Rapid Detection of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus using a Conductometric Biosensor

D. L. Grooms, Z. Muhamammad-Tahir, E. C. Alocilja

172-173
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Penetration of Ceftiofur into Sterile versus Mannheimia Haemolytica-Infected Tissue Chambers in Beef Calves after Subcutaneous Administration of Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid Sterile Suspension in the Ear Pinna

K. E. Washburn, R. Johnson, C. R. Clarke, K. Anderson, M. Lucas, W. Bryson, J. Robinson, K. Dame, V. Hubbard, K. Callahan, E. Robb

173-174
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Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Potential Method to Detect Bovine Respiratory Disease

J. T. Fox, M. F. Spire

175-176
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Study to Compare the Efficacy of Three Oxytetracycline Regimens for the Treatment of Anaplasma Marginale Carrier Status in Beef Cattle

J. F. Coetzee, M. D. Apley, K. M. Kocan, D. P. Knowles, J. V. Donkersgoed

176-177
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Research Summaries - Dairy I

Efficiency of Converting Nutrient Dry Matter to Milk in Holstein Herds

J. S. Britt, R. C. Thomas, N. C. Speer, M. B. Hall

178
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Corn Silage And Haylage Variability Within Bunker Silos

W. C. Stone, L. E. Chase, T. L. Batchelder

179
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Milk And Plasma β-Hydroxybutyrate Concentrations in Holstein Transition Cows Supplemented with a Monensin Controlled-Release Capsule

P. Melendez, J. Goff, C. Risco, L. Archbald, R. Littell, A. Donovan

180-181
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Evaluation of Three Cow-side Tests for Detection of Subclinical Ketosis in Fresh Cows

J. Carrier, S. Stewart, S. Godden, J. Fetrow, P. Rapnicki

181-182
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An Evaluation of Rumen-Protected Choline and Monensin Controlled-Release Capsule on Milk Production, Health and Metabolic Function of Periparturient Dairy Cows

L. C. Zahra, S. J. LeBlanc, K. E. Leslie, T. F. Duffield, T. Overton, D. Putnam

183
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Effect of a Monensin Controlled-Release Capsule Inserted At Dry-Off On Energy Status In Transition Holstein Cows Fed Typical Florida Diets

P. Melendez, J. Goff, C. Risco, L. Archbald, R. Littell, A. Donovan

184-185
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Comparison of J-5 Vaccinates and Controls for Clinical Severity, Milk Production Change, Etiologic Agent, and Survival in the Herd Following Naturally Occurring Cases of Clinical Mastitis

D. J. Wilson, B. A. Mallard, J. L. Burton, Y. T. Grohn, K. A. Schat, Y. H. Schukken

185-186
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Treatment Decisions and Clinical Mastitis Cure Rates Monitoring Using DHIA SCC Data

A. Lago, D. Rhoda, N. B. Cook

187-188
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Treatment of Persistent Escherichia coli Mastitis on a Large Dairy

P. M. Sears, C. E. Ackerman, K. M. Crandall, W. M. Guterbock

188-189
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Efficacy of an Internal Teat Sealant, Orbeseal, for Reduction of Clinical Mastitis during the First 60 Days Post-partum

C. Sanford, G. Keefe, I. Dohoo, K. Leslie

189-190
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Antimicrobial Treatment Strategies for Streptococcal and Staphylococcal Mastitis

K. D. Crandall, W. M. Guterbock, P. M. Sears

190-191
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Using Indices of Cow Comfort to Predict Stall Use and Lameness

N. B. Cook, T. B. Bennett, K. V. Nordlund

192
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Use of Animal-Based Parameters to Evaluate Tie-Stall Design and Stockmanship on Dairy Farms in Ontario

K. Zurbrigg, S. Millman, N. Anderson, D. Kelton

193
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Comparison of Dairy Cow Behavior in Sand and Mattress Freestall Barns in Relation to Lameness

N. B. Cook, T. B. Bennett, K. V. Nordlund

194
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Research Summaries - Dairy II

Pregnancy Diagnosis by Rectal Palpation in Dairy Cows an Economic Comparison of Four Palpation Schedules

L. D. Warnick, S. Y. See, A. Rosenbaum

195
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Periparturient Neutrophil Function Suppression is Associated with Endometritis and Fever in Lactating Dairy Cows

D. S. Hammon, I. M. Evjen, J. P. Goff, T. R. Dhiman, J. L. Walters

196
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Evaluation of Rectal Temperature and Calving Related Factors on the Incidence of Metritis in Postpartum Dairy Cows

M. E. Benzaquen, C. Risco, L. F. Archbald, M. J. Thatcher, W. W. Thatcher

197-198
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Pregnancy Diagnosis in Dairy Cows by Palpation or Ultrasound a Survey of US Veterinarians

Amir Rosenbaum, L. D. Warnick

198
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Use of Environmental Sampling as a Herd Screening Diagnostic Tool for the Detection of Mycobacterium avium Subsp paratuberculosis on Minnesota Dairy Farms

E. A. Raizman, S. J. Wells, S. M. Godden, R. F. Bey, M. J. Oakes, D. C. Bentley, K. E. Olsen

199-200
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Effect of Management Related Disease Control Methods on the Development of Johne's Disease in Dairy Cattle in Texas

M. A. Villarino, E. Jordan

200-201
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Salmonella Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns on Midwest and Northeast Dairy Farms

K. Ray, L. D. Warnick, R. Mitchell, J. B. Kaneene, P. L. Ruegg, S. J. Wells, C. P. Fossler, L. W. Halbert

201-202
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Salmonella Isolates from Organic and Conventional Dairy Farms

R. Mitchell, L. D. Warnick, K. Ray, J. B. Kaneene, P. L. Ruegg, S. J. Wells, C. P. Fossler, L. W. Halbert

202
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Distribution of Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis in Minnesota Dairy Farms Using Bacterial Culture of Fecal Pools

E. A. Raizman, S. J. Wells

203
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Risk Factors for Johne's Disease in Ontario Dairy Herds

S. H. Hendrick, T. F. Duffield, T. F. Kelton, K. E. Leslie, L. K. D. Lissemore, M. Archambault

204
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Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests for Johne's Disease Using Detection of Mycobacterium avium Subspecies paratuberculosis in Tissues to Classify Infection Status of Dairy Cows

J. E. Lombard, H. L. Hirst, M. C. Antognoli, M. D. Salman, F. B. Garry

205
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Can Mycobacterium avium subspecies Paratuberculosis be Transmitted from Cattle to Deer and Rabbits, and Vice Versa?

E. A. Raizman, S. J. Wells, P. A. Jordan

206-207
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Research Summaries - Dairy III

Systemic Effects of Peritoneal Instillation of a Polyethylene Polymer Based Obstetrical Lubricant in Cows

G. S. Frazer, F. Silviera, D. E. Anderson, W. L. Beard, E. Abrahamsen, C. Premanandan, A. DeBruin

208-210
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Evaluation of a Rapid Test for NEFA in Bovine Serum

L. Gooijer, K. Leslie, T. Duffield, S. LeBlanc, N. Perkins, E. Vernooy

210-211
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Strategies to Minimize Pain Response Following Dehorning in Dairy Calves

T. Duffield, K. Lissemore, A. DeHaan, S. Millman

211-212
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Metabolic Profiling And Health Risk In Transition Cows

R. J. Van Saun

212-213
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The Use of Decision Tree Analysis to Improve LDA Decision Making

M. W. Overton

213-214
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Pharmacokinetics of Parenteral Vitamin E in Peripartum Dairy Cows

M. Bankert, S. J. LeBlanc, K. E. Leslie

214-215
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Preliminary Results from a Field Study to Investigate the Relationship between Colostrum Quality and Management and Serum Immunoglobulin Concentrations in Dairy Calves

S. Godden, R. Bey, T. Malmedal, J. Gerdes, D. Borjesson, S. Wells, H. Chester-Jones, J. Fetrow, S. Stewart, P. Rapnicki

215-216
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Effect of Presence of Claw Lesions in Heifers Prior to First Parturition on Risk of Developing Claw Lesions during Lactation

T. R. Drendel, P. C. Hoffman, N. St. Pierre, L. M. Schugel, M. T. Socha, D. J. Tomlinson, C. K. Larson

217-218
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Vaccination Programs for Breeding Heifers using Combinations of Killed and Modified-Live BVDV Vaccines

E. J. Dubovi, Y. T. Grohn, D. V. Nydam

219
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Halofuginone Lactate (Halocur®) as an Aid in the Prevention of Cryptosporidiosis in Ontario Dairy Calves

B. D. Jarvie, K. E. Leslie, A. S. Peregrine, M. M. Wallace, T. F. Duffield, J. S. Weese

220
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French Translations

Research Summaries - French Translations

Hubert Brochard, Pierre-Paul Smith, Louise Vinet

221-288
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Posters

Single Subcutaneous Dose of a Combination Vaccine Containing Bovine Herpes Virus- 1 (BHV-1) Provides Protection Against an Intranasal BHV-1 Challenge 72 Hours Later

K. K. Fogarty-Fairbanks, J. Campbell, C. L. Chase

289
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A Retrospective Study of Risk Factors that Affect Outcomes in Bovine Cesarean Sections (1998-2003)

K. D. Newman, D. E. Anderson

290-291
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Antimicrobial Treatment of Fresh Cows with Subclinical Gram Positive Mastitis

K. D. Crandall, W. M. Guterbock, P. M. Sears

291
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Effect of Milk Urea Nitrogen and Nutrition on Reproductive Performance in Commercial Dairy Herds in Prince Edward Island, Canada

P. Arunvipas, J. A. VanLeeuwen, I. R. Dohoo, G. P. Keefe, S. A. Burton, K. D. Lissemore, E. R. Leger

292
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Johne's Disease Seroprevalence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Florida Beef and Dairy Cattle

L. L. Keller, D. O. Rae, C. D. Harrell, S. M. Loerzel

293
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The Relationship Between Disease Occurrence, Feeding Management and Return Over Feed in Ontario Dairy Herds

C. McLaren, K. Lissemore, K. Leslie, T. Duffield, D. Kelton, B. Grexton

294-295
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Preliminary Study to Evaluate the Feasibility of Chemical Ablation of the Seminal Vesicles in the Bull

R. W. Waguespack, J. Schumacher, D. F. Wolfe, E. A. Sartin, A. Heath

295-296
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Lameness Treatment Rates in Wisconsin Dairy Herds

N. B. Cook

297
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An Evaluation of Rally™ Dairy Feed on Holstein Transition Cow Performance

P. A. Porter, F. E. Standaert, J. H. Mahoney, D. C. Weakley

298
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Effect of Lameness in Fresh Cows on Milk Production and Somatic Cell Counts on a Large Commercial Dairy

R. M. Stockler, L. M. Neuder, P. M. Sears

299
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Comparison Of Commercial ELISA Tests For Johne's Disease In Beef Cattle Herds

Matt Heeb, S. R. Austerman, Jason Hall, R. Evans

300
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Reducing the Dose of GnRh in Heat-Synch Programs in Dairy Cows

M. Bolourchi, A. Niasari Naslaji, E. Sadeghpour Roshani, M. Omidi

301
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A Retrospective Study Comparing Three Surgical Techniques for Correction of Left Abomasal Displacements in Lactating Dairy Cattle (1999-2003)

D. E. Anderson, A. J. Niehaus

302
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Antigenic and Genetic Diversity of Mycoplasma bovis

T. A. Oleson, R. S. Simonson

303
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Johne's Disease as a Probable Cause for Higher Culling Rate in Cows with Left Displaced Abomasum and Diarrhea in a Dairy Herd in Iran

R. Kasravi, I. Nowrouzian

304
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Variation of Virulence Factors Associated with Clostridium Perfringens Type A in Cattle

M. C. Porter, R. Simonson

305
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