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Veterinary Viewpoints: Understanding Lumpy Jaw

Lumpy jaw, or actinomycosis, is a long-lasting bacterial infection in cattle caused by Actinomyces bovis. This bacterium normally lives in the mouths of healthy animals without causing harm.
Veterinary Viewpoints: Understanding Lumpy Jaw
Veterinary Viewpoints: Understanding Lumpy Jaw

Tue, Jul 8, 2025

Lumpy jaw, or actinomycosis, is a long-lasting bacterial infection in cattle caused by Actinomyces bovis. This bacterium normally lives in the mouths of healthy animals without causing harm.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Colostrum – Liquid Gold for Newborn Calves

Fri, Mar 1, 2024

In utero, calves do not receive immunoglobulins (Ig = antibodies) from the dam, instead, they rely solely on passive transfer of antibodies through colostrum intake shortly after birth to acquire immunity. The quantity, quality and timing of

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