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Understanding SARA Subacute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) occurs when a dairy cow’s rumen pH drops below optimal levels, often without obvious clinical symptoms. Both confined and pasture-fed cattle are susceptible, as lush pastures contain high levels of digestible carbohydrates that can...
Welcome back! This is a continuation of an article from the last issue about taking care of your pre- weaned heifers. In the first article I discussed what to keep in mind in the first days of life. Here...
As the temperatures begin to drop, we are reminded that winter is right around the corner. For us on the dairy, this means our nutrition and management techniques, especially for calves, need to switch focus a bit. The main...
The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in U.S. dairy cattle in March 2024 prompted an urgent scientific response. Researchers at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) launched a study to determine how the virus affects...
Source: University of Wisconsin-Maddison Summary Dr. Catie Cramer, Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University, discusses stressors associated with transport date (WI and US) from a fit-for-transport survey conducted by Colorado State University and offer some...
Episode Description Extension veterinarian, Dr. Adrian Barragan, shares current research being conducted on transition cows focusing on the role of inflammation, precision technology applications for management, and hypocalcemia.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) emphasizes the importance of safeguarding animals from extreme temperatures, particularly during transportation in winter. Everyone involved in handling, transporting, or receiving animals must comply with legal obligations to ensure animals are not subjected...
Estrus in Dairy Cattle Estrus, commonly referred to as heat, is a monthly period during which cows are receptive to reproduction, typically lasting about 18 hours. Behavioral signs such as standing to be mounted, restlessness, and vulvar changes are key...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern for both animal and human health. Dairy farms play a critical role in addressing this issue by adopting responsible antimicrobial use (AMU) practices. Monitoring and optimizing AMU not only helps prevent resistant...
Gerard Cramer, a professor at the University of Minnesota and expert in dairy cattle lameness, recently shared straightforward advice on improving hoof health in dairy heifers. His message is clear: start early with preventative care to avoid long-term hoof...