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Why vaccination is key to preventing clostridial diseases in beef cattle, and is more cost-effective than you think

Vaccination is considered key to preventing fatalities from clostridial diseases in beef cattle

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The response to antibiotic treatment is poor, so vaccination for clostridial diseases is advisable.
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The response to antibiotic treatment is poor, so vaccination for clostridial diseases is advisable.

Clostridial diseases, such as black disease, blackleg and tetanus, are a common cause of sudden death in cattle and particularly in calves. The diseases are caused by spores from Clostridia bacteria...

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