This month’s column features a shorter intranasal vaccine nozzle, a calf drench specifically designed for newborn calves, a bolus to control horn flies, and a compact wheel loader with a telescoping arm.

Shorter intranasal vaccine nozzles

Merck Animal Health announced new Allflex CleanVax™ nozzles and shields for clean, fast and convenient administration of intranasal vaccines to cattle.

The CleanVax intranasal vaccination system includes shorter nozzles that are less invasive than conventional cannulas, as well as clear plastic disposable shields that can be replaced between animals or groups of animals for more hygienic administration.

Additionally, the CleanVax intranasal vaccination system uses atomizer tips to ensure even distribution across mucosal surfaces and reduce product drip. The easy-to-use nozzles attach to any brand of syringe or Luer lock applicator gun. The hygienic shields add a layer of protection and enhance biosecurity.

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Furst Force™ Calf

Furst Force™ Calf, an oral drench designed specifically to support newborn calves during stressful situations, is offered by Furst-McNess Co. The product uses a complex blend of nutritional technologies designed to support the animal and provide the gastrointestinal support calves need.

This oral drench has been shown to reduce death loss, decrease scours, stimulate suckling, reduce digestive upsets, improve calf viability and boost immunoglobulin A (IgA) titers.

Furst Force delivers organic acids that support digestion, uses vegetable fat to supply added energy and supports gut heath with a concentrated yeast-based fermentation extract that contains many micronutrients and three specific strains of probiotic bacteria (Bacillus pumilus, B. subtilis and B. licheniformis).

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Bolus for controlling horn flies

Horn flies costs the cattle industry an estimated $1 billion each year in lost production and control programs. To give cattle producers more flexibility and convenience in their fly-control program, Cargill and Central Life Sciences have developed a feed-through fly-control bolus containing Altosid^® IGR. As the only single-use feed-through fly-control solution marketed to cattle producers, the new Altosid IGR XRB provides cattle consistent, season-long horn-fly control regardless of mineral consumption or location.

Altosid IGR XRB delivers horn-fly control with the same method utilized in the rest of the Altosid IGR product line, relying on the animal to distribute the active ingredient in the manure. After the bolus is orally administered, it settles into the cow’s rumen where it will dissolve over time, releasing the active ingredient, (S)-methoprene, consistently for up to 195 days.

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