Kerri-Rae Millar

Veterinarian, farm girl, cow enthusiast, mother

[Bovine Veterinarian @BovineVet]

Bovine tuberculosis control changes dramatically depending on where the disease survives. Canada's recent investigations have focused on tracing rare infections through cattle movements, while Michigan's long-running battle centers on managing the disea... https://t.co/ylA9h7nsDX

[The Stanley Cup @StanleyCup]

Good morning.

(📸: @keeperofthecup)

[Calf Care Corner @CalfCareCorner]

Find out more about ventilation for calf housing systems and how to optimize it with Harold House, an engineer with DairyLogix, in this podcast episode: https://t.co/FLSrwQsSD2

#calftiptuesday

[Dept. of Agriculture @USDA]

A case of NWS may have been detected in South Texas. The sample is now at USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, lowa for confirmatory testing. We will provide updates the moment results are available.

We have already activated personnel on the ground and are working with local partners.

What you can expect from us is transparency, candor, and most important — action.

https://t.co/MrhuQr9UbN

[Calf Care Corner @CalfCareCorner]

Individual, seasonal, environmental, nutritional, and management factors can all influence colostrum yield and IgG concentrations.

Find out more in June's "Calf Care Corner", guest-authored by Dr. Cynthia Miltenburg.

🔗 https://t.co/oiPYKUU3VM

#calftiptuesday

[J Scott Weese @weese_scott]

We just released an update to @Firstline OVC/CPHAZ....free online antimicrobial prescribing guidance (canine and feline guidelines).

Nothing major in this update, but I've added a few new diseases and drugs, and some minor updates.

https://t.co/ogRf7rMUsd

[NMC @QualityMilk]

Researchers found that administering vaccines 11 days before dry-off decreased milk yield before dry-off, lowered systemic inflammation in the early dry period, and improved subsequent lactation performance in multiparous cows. https://t.co/4TxSnM6TCe

[Beef Cattle Research Council @BeefResearch]

What should you do if a calf needs resuscitation? What is the proper calf recovery position? 🧰

We have you covered with our one-stop #calf911 toolbox with helpful resources such as this calf recovery checklist at https://t.co/pyrn7qKSBp.

#calving2026

[Beef Cattle Research Council @BeefResearch]

A general recommendation is an extra 1 lb (0.45 kg) of grain or pellets per day for every 5 degrees temperatures are below -20°C at midday. That means a beef cow exposed to -30°C requires a minimum of 2 lbs additional grain.

Learn more winter tips:
https://t.co/Ln8cgrVECD

[James Clear @JamesClear]

The ultimate form of preparation is not planning for a specific scenario, but a mindset that can handle uncertainty.

[Canadian Cattle Association @CanCattle]

Updates to Canada’s traceability regulations have been underway for 10 years, dating back to the Cattle Implementation Plan in 2016, endorsed by 19 industry organizations.

Learn more about the plan at https://t.co/kApgjCDlrX

[Western Canadian Dairy Seminar @WCDS_Dairy]

Check out our 2026 WCDS Program!

[Calf Care Corner @CalfCareCorner]

Today we're sharing tips for managing automatic milk feeders from the Bovine @OntAnHealthNet.

Find out more about the importance of hygiene here: https://t.co/5UNoRpqsu5

#calftiptuesday

[Dairy at Guelph @DairyatGuelph]

More from our annual research showcase in @OntFarmerNews today. Focus on fluids to treat calves with diarrhea, and look for new approaches with colostrum as a potential therapy.
@DavRenaud
https://t.co/yUvV2bRfbE

[derek guy @dieworkwear]

i hate that AI has now caused me to question the authenticity of cute animal videos online now, which is my primary use of social media. i don't even know if this baby penguin actually wore a beret to go buy a tiny baguette in paris

[Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim]

Extracting Drugs from Nature Is Hard https://t.co/MhWXeJuBzO via @McGillOSS

"The fact that a natural molecule has some anticancer activity when added to cells in a plastic dish does not mean it will be safe and effective when given to a patient...

in fact, most of these promising compounds fail when rigorously tested in humans..."

[Canadian Food Inspection Agency @InspectionCan]

As of September 5, we tested 5,602 milk samples from processing plants across Canada for #HPAI.

The results are in — all samples have tested negative 👉 https://t.co/iXUkgRvCQN

@GovCanHealth

[Journal of Dairy Science | JDS Communications @jdairyscience]

In a recent #JournalofDairyScience article (https://t.co/bW6sTIcPpo), a @msuvets team led by Ángel Abuelo explored the use of a commercially available Salmonella Dublin vaccine to reduce disease transmission on dairy farms.

https://t.co/hC5f1lgu32

[Dairy at Guelph @DairyatGuelph]

Check out this story and linked webinar featuring Mike Steele @ABSc_UofG and his team's research on extended colostrum feeding

[Beef Cattle Research Council @BeefResearch]

The use of remote drug delivery devices (RDDDs) have both pros and cons.

📖Read or 🎧listen to Episode 76 of the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast to learn when and how to treat beef cattle with RDDD. ⬇️
https://t.co/WiZdhBepSp