Livestock • Animal Health
Newborn Calf Respiratory Diseases and Calf Scours: Causes and Treatments
Dr. Erika Nagorske explains the cost of respiratory disease, calf scours, vaccines and why a vaccination program is important for newborn calves.
Dr. Erika Nagorske is a practicing veterinarian with Southwest Veterinary Services, FBN’s official veterinary partner. She is originally from Wisconsin and graduated from UofM Vet School in 2016. She has been practicing dairy, dairy calf, and feedlot medicine for the last 6 years. She is passionate about cow comfort, calf health/management and animal welfare. She enjoys assisting producers in making their animals more healthy and comfortable, thus increasing their return, longevity, and profitability. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son on their acreage with their many animals, fishing, and spending time outside.
Dr. Erika Nagorske explains the cost of respiratory disease, calf scours, vaccines and why a vaccination program is important for newborn calves.
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