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By daphne McCullough Rappahannock Vw» Staff I ritcr , The farmer’s strike has focused national attention on the problems of making a living in agriculture. While all types of operations have found it increasingly difficult to show a profit, beef fanners have been particularly hard hit. At Graves Mountain Lodge last week, area beef farmers who attended the Beef Cattle Management School heard* advice from VPI Extension Specialists on how to maximize profit and minimize loss.
“We’re aiming to get as many calves as we can on the ground" and then increase the calving percentage weaned, said Dr. Tom Bibb, Associate Professor of Veterinary Science at VPI. Health and management programs should be formulated with this goal in mind, according to bibb.
With all the things a farmer has to watch out for in managing a cow herd, it’s a wonder any animals make it to the dinner table at all!
Bibb suggested that cows be vaccinated prior to breeding season against three strains of leptospirosis, IBR, BVD and para-influenza (PI3) in order to achieve a high conception rate. By vaccinating the animals before they're bred, the farmer can ensure that his cows are all at peak -immunity at calving time, important since protection is passed from the mother to offspring through colustrum. Bibb added, that cows can be innoculated against all six diseases with one injection in the muscle.
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