Hoof diseases are a major issue in the dairy industry, affecting cow comfort, milk production, fertility, and overall farm profitability. Conditions like digital dermatitis, sole ulcers, and white line lesions lead to lameness, requiring costly treatment and management. This...
Source: Journal of Dairy Science
ABSTRACT
Twin births in dairy cattle is generally unfavorably associated with reproductive performance and calf survival in dairy cows. Genetic selection to reduce twinning rate in dairy cattle may be desirable, provided no undesirable correlated responses...
Episode Description
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad and Emily are joined by Katie Schmitt from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) to discuss the organization's role in managing genetic evaluations and the National Cooperator Database. Katie,...
Bovine reproductive failure, characterized by decreased fertility and pregnancy rates, presents a major challenge for beef and dairy producers. The difficulty in pinpointing the exact disease-causing organisms responsible for these issues often leaves producers without effective solutions, leading to...
In this video Kent Weigel, Professor and Chair of the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension, will be presenting on current research on the day-to-day consistency of dry matter...
Summary:
Monitoring blood metabolites is essential for assessing dairy cattle health, but traditional methods are time-consuming, costly, and stressful for cows. This study explored a more efficient approach by integrating in-line near-infrared (NIR) milk spectroscopy with on-farm data (days in...
Dairy cattle breeds have a limited genetic pool, making them vulnerable to recessive genetic disorders. Traditional methods for identifying these defects often miss conditions related to immune or metabolic issues, as they can be mistaken for environmental diseases.
This study...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
The ideal dairy cow should:
Produce high fat and protein.
Produce a calf regularly without any trouble.
Maintain superior fertility.
Have functional udder, feet and legs.
Be resistant to health problems and mastitis.
If a cow has these traits,...
Source: Four Star Veterinary Service
Why should a beef or dairy producer consider embryo transfer?
Traditionally speaking, most producers have used bulls for reproduction services with their cows. The difficulty with using bulls for reproduction is that for half the...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Managing heifer inventories on a dairy farm is not always an easy responsibility. Having too fewheifers brings a lot of risk to the future outlook and limits opportunities for strategic animal sales. Having too many heifers...
