Animal Health One of the most significant ingredients I have included in the heifer nutrition program is coccidia prevention. This program has made significant changes in the health and growth patterns of heifers. Farmers can see the positive results after 10 days of feeding the Deccox and quickly appreciate the benefits of eliminating the stress of coccidiosis. This has been one of the most significant components of our heifer management programs. Every dairy farm should be preventing coccidia every single day of the year.
Coccidiosis is a very significant problem.
Disease definitely can have a direct effect on heifer performance. The two most common diseases to affect heifers is respiratory disease and scours. Respiratory disease can be controlled through good environment and a scheduled vaccination program. Scours can also be controlled via good colostrum feeding and a clean environment. In the USA, there are many good vaccines available to prevent scours in dairy calves.