Ruminating Crew

20/11/2025

Infectious diseases can quickly disrupt productivity and animal welfare — but prevention can stop them before they start.
🐄 Vaccination, biosecurity, and good management form the foundation of disease prevention on every farm.
Once a pathogen enters the herd, it’s often too late to control it effectively. Acting early protects animals, safeguards productivity, and strengthens your bottom line.
💉 A well-designed vaccination plan, adapted to each farm’s conditions, is not just good practice — it’s a smart investment.

19/11/2025

The path to reducing antibiotic use begins long before treatment — with strong biosecurity measures and proper farm management.
Every infection prevented means one less need for antibiotics, one step closer to controlling antimicrobial resistance, and one improvement in animal welfare.
From controlled entry and hygiene protocols to vaccination and early diagnosis, biosecurity builds healthier herds and sustainable farms.
As veterinarians, we are the key drivers of responsible management.
Prevention first. Treatment only when needed.

16/11/2025

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest global health challenges — and veterinarians are on the front line of prevention. 🧬🐄

Every responsible treatment decision, every correct diagnosis, every preventive measure counts.
By promoting vaccination, biosecurity, and accurate laboratory diagnostics, we can reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and preserve their efficacy for both animals and people.

At our company, we’re committed to supporting vets with reliable diagnostic tools and evidence-based insights that enable smarter, more targeted antimicrobial use.

11/11/2025

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is one of the biggest health and economic challenges in calves, but recent field studies are bringing good news. Evidence shows that using a multivalent viral vaccine can significantly reduce both the incidence and the severity of BRD. Vaccinated calves not only showed fewer cases of disease, but they also needed fewer antimicrobial treatments and achieved a higher carcass weight at slaughter.​

For veterinarians and producers, this means healthier herds, reduced treatment costs, improved animal welfare, and a step forward in responsible antimicrobial stewardship. By integrating multivalent vaccines into herd health protocols—especially during arrival and early fattening—we can better protect animals when they are most vulnerable, while also supporting long-term sustainability in livestock management.​

📩 Contact our team for tailored advice or access to the latest research on BRD prevention.​

03/11/2025

The health of people, animals, and the environment are deeply connected — that’s the essence of the One Health approach.
Veterinarians play a crucial role in maintaining this balance — leading vaccination programs that prevent disease before it spreads, monitoring zoonotic threats, promoting responsible antimicrobial use, and protecting both food safety and animal welfare.
By strengthening disease prevention and surveillance in animals, vets help reduce public health risks and support more sustainable production systems.
At our company, we work hand-in-hand with veterinarians to deliver reliable tools that turn One Health principles into daily practice —
From everyday practice to global impact.
Because protecting animal health means protecting everyone’s health. 💙

31/10/2025

C. abortus latency – the hidden risk.​
Don’t underestimate “a few abortions.”​
👉 Chlamydia can stay dormant until the next pregnancy, then trigger explosive outbreaks.​

🔬 Proper diagnosis and monitoring are key to avoid surprises in the next lambing season.​

👩‍⚕️ Work with your vet lab to early diagnosis.

28/10/2025

🐄🔬 Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is one of the biggest challenges in cattle production. This multifactorial illness affects animal health, increases antibiotic use, and reduces performance. But there’s good news: vaccination can make a difference! 💉✨​

Recent research shows that multivalent vaccines can significantly lower BRD incidence and severity, helping keep your herd healthier and more productive.​

Want to learn how? Stay tuned for our next post!​

21/10/2025

15/10/2025

Ovine Enzootic Abortion (OEA) often enters the farm silently.​
It usually starts when replacement animals, asymptomatic carriers of Chlamydia abortus, are introduced.​

At first, abortions may seem isolated… but they can quickly spread, affecting up to 30–40% of pregnant ewes.​

Consequences:​
High lamb mortality​
Sharp drop in milk production​
Infertility issues​
Severe economic losses​

In some flocks, nearly 4 out of 10 pregnancies are lost.

12/10/2025

In modern livestock systems, reproduction is the cornerstone of farm profitability.​
But when infectious abortions strike, they quickly turn into one of the biggest challenges for productivity.​

⚠️ In sheep, abortion outbreaks can affect a large percentage of pregnant ewes, leading to serious economic losses for farmers.​

👉 Preventing and controlling reproductive diseases isn’t just about animal health — it’s about safeguarding farm sustainability.

08/10/2025

Ovine Enzootic Abortion (OEA) remains one of the most challenging reproductive diseases in small ruminants. Early detection, biosecurity, and preventive strategies are crucial to reduce its devastating impact.​

🐑💡 What prevention strategies do you recommend on-farm?

04/10/2025

On October 4th, we celebrate World Animal Day, a day dedicated to promoting animal welfare and recognizing the vital role animals play in our ecosystems, agriculture, and daily lives.
At HIPRA, we are committed to improving animal health through biotechnology, vaccination, and disease prevention. Protecting livestock means ensuring a sustainable and healthy future for both animals and humans.