Abomasal ulcers in Calves with Dr. Murray Jelinski

Dr. Murray Jelinski joins the podcast to discuss the syndrome of abomasal ulcers in calves.   Dr. Jelinski holds the Alberta Beef Chair at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and is involved in a wide range of research projects from lameness to parasites and antibiotic resistance.  Although abomasal ulcers are not an exceptionally common problem, it is one of those syndromes that seems to affect the best calves in the group and can be frustrating for those herds that occasionally see it crop up.  Dr. Jelinski will describe his original research findings on this syndrome and helps to sort out the fact from the fiction in what factors may be involved.

00:00 - 8:00  Introductions
8:01 -  17:19  Description of the syndrome of abomasal ulcers
17:20 -  24: 12 Does it cluster by herd, what are the risk factors?
24:13 - 30:33  Hairballs aren't really associated with ulcers
30:34 -  36:09 The theories on the cause of ulcers
36:10 - 38:13 What to do if you suspect abomasal ulcers in your calves?
38:14 - 39:00  Wrap up