The Case of the Blind Beef Calves
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This week I'm presenting another case from the files of our Disease Investigation Unit.  This case has particular relevance to those producers that have been dealing with drought conditions over the last year.  The case focuses on a cow-calf herd that has calves affected with neurological signs and blindness at birth. 00 - Introduction1:36 - Herd background and presenting complaint3:43 - Post mortem findings and lab results4:40 - Details of on farm visit and continued cases10:24 - Presumptive Diagnosis of Vitamin A Deficiency12:54 - Other research results on impacts of low Vitamin A in calves and cows13:52 - Concluding remarks on Vitamin A testing and supplementation Links to BCRC Webinar Series:  https://www.beefresearch.ca/webinars/
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