Welcome to another episode of "Doc Talk"! In today’s show, Dr. Dan Thomson is joined by Dr. Reinaldo Cooke from Texas A&M University, an expert in beef cattle production and animal welfare. Dr. Cooke shares valuable insights into the use of bovine appeasing substances (FerAppease) to reduce stress and improve the health and performance of your calves.
In This Episode:
- Introduction to Bovine Appeasing Substance (BAS): Discover how this natural pheromone helps calves stay calm and stress-free.
- Dr. Reinaldo Cooke’s Research: Learn about Dr. Cooke’s decade-long research on BAS, its consistent positive results, and its global impact on beef cattle production.
- Applications of BAS: From weaning to high-risk receiving calves and pre-slaughter, understand the various stages where BAS can be effectively used.
- Mechanism of Action: Explore how the vomeronasal organ in calves translates BAS into a calming effect, reducing stress responses like cortisol production.
- *Practical Tips for Ranchers: Get practical advice on how to integrate BAS into your cattle management practices for improved average daily gain and overall cattle health.
- ROI and Economic Benefits: Hear about the significant return on investment when using BAS, particularly in high-risk cattle and pre-slaughter situations.
Key Takeaways:
- Improved Health and Performance: BAS leads to better feed intake, reduced stress, and increased average daily gain in calves.
- Enhanced Immune Response: High-risk receiving calves treated with BAS show better responses to antibiotic treatments and lower mortality rates.
- Higher Carcass Quality: Using BAS pre-slaughter can increase carcass dressing percentages and reduce the incidence of dark cutters.
Resources Mentioned:
- FerAppease: [Website](www.ferappease.com)
- Texas A&M University: [Department of Animal Science](animalscience.tamu.edu)
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