Veal cattle health

Looking for fresh ideas to keep your cattle healthy and your operation running smoothly? Veal Farmers of Ontario has created the Veal Cattle Health series to give producers practical, easy-to-use strategies that make a real difference on the farm.

From boosting feed efficiency to improving herd health and overall production, you’ll find resources that fit into your busy day. Watch a webinar when it works for you, or pop in your earbuds and listen to a podcast while you’re in the barn or on the go.

On-demand webinars

Over the past 20 years, the prevalence of liver abscesses in beef and veal cattle across Canada has steadily increased. This webinar will explore the key risk factors that contribute to liver abscess development and highlight practical prevention strategies that producers can apply on their farms.

Podcasts

In this episode, Dr. Bart Pardon of the University of Ghent in Belgium walks us through early detection and intervention strategies for calf respiratory diseases, particularly pneumonia. He delves into the significance of using lung ultrasounds and improving calf management and transportation to prevent disease. Dr. Pardon highlights the need for reducing antimicrobial use and promoting animal health through better diagnostic tools and vaccination protocols. 

Feeding veal cattle: Fibre, ratios, and rethinking nutrition
Holly McGill, MSc
Ruminant Nutritionist

In this episode, Dr. Steven Roche interviews Holly McGill, a ruminant nutritionist from Diamond V, Canada. They discuss key aspects of calf nutrition, emphasizing the importance of fibre and water in veal cattle diets, and how to optimize feed ratios for better health outcomes. Practical tips for producers include tracking bunk scores and maintaining detailed records to refine feeding programs and reduce condemnations.

Questions for our speakers? Email them to events@vealfarmers.ca and the responses will be shared in the Finishing grain-fed veal in Ontario private Facebook group.