The Herd Health Podcast
Episodes
Setting up your herd vaccine protocols || Développer les protocoles de vaccination pour votre troupeau
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Which diseases should cattle be vaccinated for and when is the right time to do it? In part two of a discussion on vaccines and vaccination, Heather H...
Supporting calf hydration and gut health with Diakur® Plus
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What defines an effective calf oral electrolyte solution, and when should producers reach for one? Host Nathalie Hilborn, PhD, welcomes Dr. Phil Meado...
Favoriser l’hydratation et la santé intestinale des veaux avec Diakur® Plus
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Qu’est-ce qui caractérise une solution orale d’électrolytes efficace pour les veaux, et quand les producteurs devraient-ils l’utiliser? Nathal...
Building herd immunity through vaccination || Développer l’immunité du troupeau par la vaccination
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vaccines are a cornerstone of herd health and disease protection. In the first episode of this three-part discussion on vaccines and vaccination, host...
Practical steps toward antimicrobial stewardship || Découvrez des actions pratiques d'antibiogouvernance
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can Canadian beef and dairy producers contribute to the fight against antimicrobial resistance? In this episode, host Dr. Phil Meadows, DVM, chats...
Dry Period Management: Building a Strong Foundation || Gestion de la période de tarissement : Établir un une base solide
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dry cow management is not about taking a break - it's about building a strong foundation for the next lactation. In this episode, Heather Hargrave cha...
BOVIKALC® DRY – Helping Cows Transition at Dry Off || BOVIKALC® DRY – Faciliter la transition des vaches
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managing the transition from lactation to dry off is critical to cow welfare and future performance. In this episode, Heather Hargrave and Dr. Phil Me...
Managing the Dry Off Period || Prise en charge de la période de tarissement
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The dry off period is not a holiday for dairy cows – it lays the foundation for success in the next lactation and overall udder health. In this epis...
Antimicrobial Stewardship with Dr. Herman Barkema – P2 || L’antibiogouvernance en compagnie du Dr Herman Barkema – P2
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is antimicrobial use monitored and measured in Canada? In part two of this series, host Dr. Phil Meadows returns with Dr. Herman Barkema to explor...
Antimicrobial Stewardship with Dr. Herman Barkema - P1 || L’antibiogouvernance en compagnie du Dr Herman Barkema - P1
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern for both human and animal health. In this episode, Dr. Phil Meadows sits down with Dr. Herman Barkema, P...
Managing Parasites in Cattle - P5 || Prise en charge des parasites chez les bovins - P5
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parasite resistance is becoming an increasing challenge for cattle producers. In this episode, Heather Hargrave speaks with Dr. Tim Nickel, DVM, to br...
Managing Parasites in Cattle - P4 || Prise en charge des parasites chez les bovins - P4
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Effective parasite control is more than just choosing a treatment—it's about using the right approach at the right time. In this fourth episode o...
Managing Parasites in Cattle - P3 || Prise en charge des parasites chez les bovins - P3
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Effective parasite control goes beyond treatment—proper herd management plays a crucial role in reducing parasite exposure and improving herd hea...
Managing Parasites in Cattle - P2 || Prise en charge des parasites chez les bovins - P2
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Herd Health Podcast, Heather Hargrave sits down with Dr. Tim Nickel, DVM, to continue the conversation on parasite management i...
Managing Parasites in Cattle - P1 || Prise en charge des parasites chez les bovins - P1
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parasites can have a silent but costly impact on your herd. In the first episode of our five-part series on parasite management, Heather Hargrave sits...
Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Dairy Industry - P2 || L'antibiogouvernance dans l'industrie laitière - P2
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second installment of the two-part series on antimicrobial stewardship, Dr. Phil Meadows returns with Dr. Frederic Tremblay to explore practic...
Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Dairy Industry - P1 || La gestion des antimicrobiens dans l'industrie laitière - P1
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of this two-part series on antimicrobial stewardship in the dairy industry, we explore antimicrobial resistance and how dairy producers ...