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VM 577P Herd Production Medicine

Schedule - Spring Semester 2003

Last Updated May 22, 2003

Note: The italicized items are optional or additional information.

This schedule is modified as circumstances and instructors' commitments change. With outside guest instructors meeting times are subject to their schedules and availability.

(Jan 13: Classes start)

Jan 16: Introduction and Orientation (Dr. John Gay)

• Reading - "Introduction to Herd Production Medicine"
  • What is "herd production medicine?" Why?
  • What do you need to know?
• Getting Connected - Professional Information Sources
  • Where is what you need to know? 
  • Networking: Who is doing what you want to do?
• Producer and Professional Service Economics Exercise (due Feb. 10)
• Text Chapt. 1: Principles of Health Management of Food-Producing Animals

(Jan 20  - All University MLK Holiday )

Jan 23: Introduction to Computer Records (Dr. Ahmed Tibary)

• DairyComp305 introduction

• Establish group assignments for reproductive topic discussions

• Text Chapt. 3: Record Systems and Herd Monitoring in Production-Oriented Health Management Programs in Food Producing Animals 

• Readings: 

  • Text Chapt. 7: Maintaining Reproductive Efficiency in Dairy Cattle

  • DairyComp 305 for Dummies (Dr. Jerry Olson, Pharmacia)

(Jan 25 (Saturday): Elective dairy field trip with AS 473/573)

• Whole dairy farm analysis

• Contact Dr. Larry Fox, FDIU, to arrange participation

Jan 30: Bovine Immunology and Vaccinology (Dr. Barrington)

• What to use, when and why?

• How to determine if a new product is worth using or not.

• Readings

  • Text Chapt. 4: Control of Infectious Diseases of Food-Producing Animals

  • Barrington GM, Parish SM (2001). Bovine neonatal immunolgy, VCNA-FA, 17(3)463-475

  • GM Barrington. Bovine Immunology and Vaccinology

Other Handouts:

• Dunn, BH (2002). Factors affecting profitability of the cow-calf enterprise. Annual AABP Proceedings, 35:45-49.

• Polson, DD, Marsh WE, Dial GD (1998). Population-based problem solving in swine herds. Swine Health and Production, 6:267-272.

Feb 6: Reproductive Examination Laboratory & Ultrasound Introduction (Dr. Ahmed Tibary)

• Meet at 141G

• Be prepared for transrectal palpation (Boots, coveralls, hemostat)

(With this background, students are encouraged to use 141G cows to improve their skills. For safety reasons, a minimum of 3 students should be present.)

Feb 10 (Monday): Alternative Veterinary Careers in Food Animal Production (Dr's. Robin & Steve Carlson)

• Presentation to Ag Animal Club in Bustad 145

• Dr's. Steve and Robin Carlson
  • Steve: 25% vet / 75% dairy manager - scientific adviser - employee trainer
  • Robin: Dairy emergency services clinician and embryo transfer

Feb 10 (Monday): A Dairy Manager's View of Veterinary Medicine (Dr's. Robin & Steve Carlson)

• What is a veterinarian worth to a dairy producer?

• 1 - 3 PM in the Fishbowl (ADBF 2018)

• Readings:

  •  Guterbock, W (2001) What I've learned about veterinary medicine since becoming a dairyman. Proceedings of 34th Mtg of the AABP, pgs. 43-48.

  • Nordlund, K (1998). Grumpy old vets: the 1960's practice hits the 21st century. Bovine-Practitioner,  32: 1, 58-62.

  (Producer and Professional Service Economics Exercise Due)

Feb 13:  Body Condition Scoring / Lameness Scoring / Heifer Growth Assessment (Dr. Hancock)

• Meet at WSU Knott's Dairy with clean coveralls and clean boots

  • Take first right on US 195 south of Pullman after intersection with US 195 Pullman bypass from Spokane, which is just past Pullman Ford. Continue over the hill on the gravel road and continue past the Swine Center. Knott's Dairy is on left hand side at the bottom of the hill.

  • At the dairy, turn left up the driveway south of the paved driveway. Go up the hill, turn left at first opportunity and park.

  • The Veterinary Area is in west end of the building to the left at the top of driveway

  • Meet Ernie Motteram at the Veterinary Room at 2:10 to begin the hands-on exercise.

• Text Chapt. 9: Health and Production Management of Dairy Calves and Replacement Heifers

(Feb 17 - Student Holiday) Arrange to ride with practitioners - contact phone numbers available

Feb 20: Reproductive Ultrasonography (Dr. Ahmed Tibary)

Readings:

• Text Chapt. 2: Quantitative Tools for Production-Oriented Veterinarians.

• Intervet. The bovine oestrous cycle and pregnancy in vision. 

• Madison JB, Fetrow J, Galligan DG (1984). Economic decisions in food animal practice: To treat or not to treat? JAVMA 185:520-521.

Handouts:

• Bennett, J (2001). The how, what, why, and more of writing farm processes. Proceedings of 34th Annual Mtg of the AABP, pgs. 1-5.

• Fuhrmann, TJ (2001). Monitoring the dairy herd. Proceedings of the 5th Western Dairy Management Conference, 157-159.

• Harrison, JD (2002). A quality approach to dairy management. Western Dairy News, 2(11).

• Henry, S (1997). Missed areas of consultation in the beef cattle production cycle. Proceedings of 30th Annual Mtg of the AABP, pgs. 79-82.

• Hilton, WM (2001). Marketing veterinary services to small beef producers. Proceedings of 34th Annual Mtg of the AABP, pgs. 83-86.

• Hughes, H (2000). How much is that heifer worth? Proceedings of 33rd Annual Mtg of the AABP, pgs. 85-93.

• Tylutki TP, Fox DG (2002). Mooooving toward six sigma: A quality management program helps one farm manage its feed costs. Quality Progress, Feb: 34-41.

(Prosser Bull Testing, Dr. Mickelsen, Feb. 25 - 27)

Participate in all phases of examination (transrectal examination, physicals, testicular palpation, semen evaluation...). Contact Dr. Mickelsen  directly to arrange participation. 5 AM departures.

Feb 27: BCS / Lameness  / Heifer Growth Data Analysis  (Dr. Hancock)

• Meet in Bustad Computer Laboratory (Else meet in ADBF 1002 to accommodate Diagnostic Challenge)

Handouts:

• Hanson M (2002). Trading Places. Bovine Veterinarian, 28-34.

• Wren G (2003). Carcass Ultrasound. Bovine Veterinarian, 4-12.

(Mar 1 (Saturday): Elective dairy field trip with AS 473/573)

• Whole dairy farm analysis

• Contact Dr. Larry Fox, FDIU, to arrange participation

Mar 6: Copper deficiency in grazing cattle in the Pacific Northwest (2 - 3:30, Dr. Clive Gay)

Reading:

• Gay CC. Copper Deficiency in cattle. 1998 ACVIM Proceedings.

        Herd Biosecurity (3:30 - 5:00, Dr. Jim Evermann, WADDL)

• Ecology/Epidemiology of BVD, BLV, Johne's; and Neospora caninum

• Lab detection & interpretation of results.

Readings:

• Chi J, VanLeeuwen JA, Weersink A, Keefe GP (2002). Management factors related to seroprevalences to bovine viral-diarrhoea virus, bovine-leukosis virus, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, and Neospora caninum in dairy herds in the Canadian Maritimes. Prev Vet Med. 55:57-68.

• Chi J, VanLeeuwen JA, Weersink A, Keefe GP (2002). Direct production losses and treatment costs from bovine viral diarrhoea virus, bovine leukosis virus, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, and Neospora caninum. Prev Vet Med. 55:137-53.

Mar 13: Mastitis Monitoring (Dr's. Fox and Hancock)

• Meet at WSU Knott's Dairy with clean coveralls and clean boots by 2:30

• Topics:

  • Basic mastitis prevention techniques

  • Mastitis diagnosis

  • Free-stall design

  • Milking system function

• Text Chapt. 10: Mastitis Control in Dairy Herds

(Mar 15 - 23 - Spring Break)

• Spend several days riding with a veterinarian doing what you think you want to do.

(Mar 20-23 - SAVMA Symposium, University of Georgia)

Mar 27: Beef Cow-calf Production Medicine (Dr. L. Hawkins)

• Beef cow-calf record systems and their implementation

• Bull selection, beef body scoring, reproduction and beef heifer development

Readings

• Text Chapt. 13: Health and Production Management in Beef Cattle Breeding Herds

• Hawkins, L, Rogers GM. Implementing record systems for cow/calf operations.

(Mar 28: Junior Review) 

(Mar 28-29: Hill's Practice Health Seminars - Cancelled to rescheduled Fall 2003)

Apr 3: Dairy Nutrition Practice (Dr's. Scott Waltner, Mark Kirkpatrick)

• Probably meet in Dean's Conference Room - 1st Floor Bustad across from Campus Carts?

(Apr 4-5: Annual Spring Conference )

(Apr 5 (Saturday): Elective dairy field trip with AS 473/573)

• Whole dairy farm analysis

• Contact Dr. Larry Fox, FDIU, to arrange participation

(April 7 week - potential schedule changes due to junior nutrition class )

Apr 10: Feedlot and Cow-Calf Consultative Practice (Dr's. Scott MacGregor, Guthrie, Ruby)

Reading:

• Text Chapt. 14: Health and Production Management in Beef Feedlots

Handouts:

• Cattle-Fax Cow-Calf Survey: Key Results

• Cavazos, FG (2003). Useful Ideas and Principles for the Implementation of Reinforcement Programs to Keep Milkers Motivated. 2003 NMC Proceedings, 77-85.

• Grandin T. Livestock Psychology and Handling-Facility Design. Beef Cattle Handbook BCH-9001.

• Hutjens MF (2002). A Blueprint for Evaluating Feeding Programs. Proceedings of Western Canadian Dairy Symposium, 2002.

• McArthur M (2000). Communication: it's more than hot air.

• Pritchard, RH. Bunk Management

• Putnam D, Orloff S (2003). Ten tips to ensure an accurate hay sample. Hoard's Dairyman.

• Smith JF, Brouk MJ, Harner JP (2002). Cow Facilities and Effects on Performance. Proceedings of Western Canadian Dairy Symposium, 2002.

• Smith, RA (2000). Effects of Feedlot Disease on Economics, Production and Carcass Value. AABP Proceedings 33: 125-128.

(April 12: CVM Open House Celebration)

Apr 12 (Saturday): 7:30 - 12 AM Ultrasound Laboratory (Dr. Tibary)

• Meet at WSU Knott's Dairy with clean coveralls and clean boots

• Topics:

  • Early pregnancy diagnosis using ultrasound

  • Ovarian structure determination using ultrasound

(April 14 week - potential schedule changes due to junior nutrition class )

Apr 17: Diagnosing silage problems for the veterinarian (Dr. Joe Harrison)

• Dairy Nutrition challenges observed by the practicing veterinarian

• Background information on the role of forage quality health and productivity of the dairy cow.

• Case studies demonstrating nutritional challenges at the farm

Reading:

• Text Chapt. 11: Dairy Cattle Nutrition.

Handouts:

• Akers MD, Porter GL (2003). Your EQ Skills: Got What it Takes? J Accountancy, March, 65-69.

• Cherniss C (2000). Emotional Intelligence: What it is and Why it Matters.

• Covey SR (1991). Thirty Methods of Influence.

• Goleman D (2001). An EI-based Theory of Performance.

• Mayday J (2003). Spending some to make more. Drover's J, April.

Apr 19 (Saturday): 7:30 - 12 AM Ultrasound Laboratory (Dr. Tibary)

• Meet at WSU Knott's Dairy with clean coveralls and clean boots 

• Topic: 

  • Gender determination using ultrasound

(Apr 20: Easter Sunday)

Note: To prepare for the following lectures, read the on-line material linked under "Applied Veterinary Ruminant Nutrition" in Internet Supplemental Materials

Apr 24 (Wednesday): 1 - 5 PM Applied Beef & Dairy Herd Nutrition (Dr. Robert Van Saun, Pennsylvania State U.)  Bustad 404

Topics include rumen development, understanding rumen microbial needs, carbohydrate and protein nutrition of the rumen and cow and summarizing rumen feeding strategies.

Reading:

• Van Saun RJ. Feeding for Two.

Apr 25 (Thursday): 2 - 5 PM Applied Dairy & Beef Herd Nutrition (continued)

Topics include comprehensive look at the metabolism of the transition cow and how this impacts lactational and reproductive performance and cow and calf health.

Apr 26 (Friday): 1 - 5 PM Applied Beef & Dairy Herd Nutrition (continued) - ADBF 2018 "Fishbowl"

Coverage of the transition cow will continue. Overview of nutritional diagnostic procedures including particle size determinations, feed analysis, manure evaluation, and metabolic profiling.

Apr 27 (Saturday): 9 AM - 3 PM Applied Dairy Herd Nutrition On-farm Laboratory

(Meet at WSU Knott's Dairy with coveralls and boots, clip boards, sack lunch)

• Using dairy records to spot nutritional problems and monitor progress

• Body condition scoring in relation to nutrition diagnostics

• Evaluating quality of feeds on the farm - diagnostic tests and what they can tell us 

• Particle separation - how, why and what it means to the feeding program 

• Assessment of cow comfort and feeding facilities as it impacts the feeding program 

• Integrating nutritional diagnostic information into a diagnosis and plan of action

The objective of this laboratory exercise is to walk you through the procedures one would use to evaluate and monitor the total feeding program and its impact on animal performance and health. This lab will provide you plenty of opportunity for hands-on experience in completing these diagnostic tests and talking through the diagnostic process.

Readings:

•  Ishler V, Heinrichs J, Varga G (1996). From Feed to Milk: Understanding Rumen Function. PennState Extension Circular 422.

• Kononoff P, Heinrichs J, Varga G. Using Manure Evaluation to Enhance Dairy Cattle Nutrition. PennState DAS 02-51.

May 1: Reproduction Presentations and Analysis (Dr. Ahmed Tibary)

(May 5 - 9 - Finals Week)

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Class Time and Location:

Tentative/Potential Topics:

• Diagnostic testing, vaccination and biosecurity

• Leadership Skills

• Laminitis

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