This Is How To Eliminate Scours & Red Angus Cattle

We share how to keep scours from affecting your herd this calving season. Red Angus enthusiasts, step up, we introduce you to Wasem Red Angus. News, Markets and more on this all new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC', and our crew as we bring you the latest in markets, news, and Western entertainment on this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 168 DETAILS Everyone has their breed of choice. For whatever reason and experiences we’ve had, has led many of us picking certain breeds over others. Today we explore the philosophy and goals around Wasem Red Angus. Calving season is getting ready to start for many producers and for some others it is still a ways away yet. Regardless, we need to get a jump on scours and make sure each and every calf that hits the ground has the best chance of survival. A simple solution… FARMATAN from Imogene Ingredients. As always we have the latest market reports and recaps from Kirk Donsbach with Stone X Financial, Inc. along with news and updates you need to hear. It’s all covered on this brand new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show! WASEM RED ANGUS The Wasem family started ranching in 2004 in Halliday, North Dakota with a small herd of commercial Red Angus and Simmental cows. They decided to get into the registered Red Angus business and held their first bull sale in 2012. Each year they keep back the best registered heifers to expand the registered herd and to improve our genetics. They strive to offer cattle with power and performance through balanced EPD's and phenotype. Disposition is a must in the herd. They are proud to be selling Red Angus Bulls in North Dakota. They welcome you out any time to look at cattle. Family Business Here at Wasem Red Angus, we are truly a family operation. Each one of us has a job on the ranch and work together to make the operation a success. Chris is in charge of many of the daily tasks, including feeding, planting, and harvesting. Jolyn works on record-keeping and marketing. Kacee is the number 2 cook in the house, quickly making her way to the top. Braelyn is the one who makes us all laugh. There are many days on the ranch, we need a good laugh! The girls have been a huge asset working cattle the past few years, they are learning about low-stress livestock handling, as well as becoming good horsemen. We wouldn't be able to get everything done without the help of family, friends, and neighbors throughout the year and we are grateful for those relationships. Customer Service Customer service is really important to us. The relationships we build don't end the day of the sale. We stand behind the Red Angus Bulls we sell, and your happiness is important! WHAT CAUSES SCOURS IN BEEF CATTLE/CALVES Clostridia-Enterotoxemia The most common form of Clostridium in cattle is caused by Clostridia perfringens. The gram-positive bacteria are a challenge due to its ability to form spores and lay dormant for long-periods of time. The bacteria reproduce by releasing spores into its environment (soil, feed, manure). The spores can even lay dormant in the animal’s intestine until opportunity presents itself. Infection takes place either through ingestion of spores or through an open wound. The most severe cases happen within the first month of a calf’s life, and can result in sudden death. Clinical Signs • Diarrhea - Bloody, Mucus Present, Bubbly • Dehydrated • Bloat • Blindness Prevention/Treatment: Prevention can be difficult due to the Clostridia spores being extremely durable and present almost everywhere. Complete cleanout and disinfection between calves is helpful, but not always effective. A good vaccination program will reduce clinical disease. The best method is to develop good gut health and the immune system of the calf. Farmatan has been shown