The smell of rubbing alcohol in a physician’s office is a sign of a hygienic environment. Just as medical personnel work to maintain a sanitary exam room for their patients, those cleanliness principles also apply on the farm, said Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute veterinarian Brian Lubbers on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
Watch for navel, joint ill in newborn calves
K-State beef cattle expert describes signs of illness
Calving in a clean environment will reduce the risk of navel ill and joint ill occurring in newborn calves.
