The Herd Health Podcast

What defines an effective calf oral electrolyte solution, and when should producers reach for one? Host Nathalie Hilborn, PhD, welcomes Dr. Phil Meadows, DVM, Technical Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada. Together, they dive into the important roles oral electrolyte solutions play in calf health, including hydration, buffering, and gut support. With Phil’s unique perspective as both a former dairy producer and a veterinarian, the conversation spotlights how Diakur® Plus is formulated to support calf health and what distinguishes it from conventional electrolyte products.

Qu’est-ce qui caractérise une solution orale d’électrolytes efficace pour les veaux, et quand les producteurs devraient-ils l’utiliser? Nathalie Hilborn, PhD, reçoit la Dre Anne-Claire Brisville, DMV, vétérinaire en services techniques chez Boehringer Ingelheim Santé Animale Canada. Ensemble, elles explorent le rôle essentiel des solutions orales d’électrolytes pour la santé des veaux, notamment l’hydratation, un système à agents tampons optimisé et le soutien de la santé intestinale. Avec sa spécialité en médecine interne chez les bovins, Anne-Claire nous explique comment Diakur® Plus est formulé pour favoriser la santé des veaux et ce qui le distingue des électrolytes classiques.

Vaccines are a cornerstone of herd health and disease protection. In the first episode of this three-part discussion on vaccines and vaccination, host Heather Hargrave welcomes Dr. Tim Nickel, DVM, to break down the fundamentals of vaccines and vaccination. They clarify the difference between vaccination and immunization, explain how an animal’s immune system responds to vaccines, and discuss why stress, nutrition, and timing are crucial for vaccine effectiveness.

Les vaccins sont une pierre angulaire de la santé du troupeau et de la prévention des maladies. Dans ce premier épisode d’une série de trois discussions sur les vaccins et la vaccination,...

How can Canadian beef and dairy producers contribute to the fight against antimicrobial resistance? In this episode, host Dr. Phil Meadows, DVM, chats with Dr. Jan Sargeant, DVM, a Professor Emerita at the University of Guelph and a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). Together, they dive into key findings from a recent CAHS report, examining the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, its impact on human health, and how farm-level strategic interventions can make a significant difference. || Comment les producteurs canadiens de bovins laitiers ou de boucherie peuvent-ils contribuer à la lutte contre la résistance aux...