Optimize rumen function for increased cow performance and feed efficienc.
Have you ever felt like it’s too hot to eat? During periods of heat stress, cows can feel the same way. Just like humans, cows often change their feeding behavior...
Dairy producers should consider feeding a smaller volume of colostrum to newborn calves. Delivering the correct mass of immunoglobulin in a smaller volume ensures the successful transfer of passive immunity (TPI) is preferable to current colostrum feeding guidelines. Feeding...
NEW Annihilator POLYZONE® insecticide is a liquid concentrate used as a premise spray for broad-spectrum control of crawling and flying pests, including flies, darkling beetles, mosquitoes and ticks, inside and outside of dairy barns, poultry houses, swine barns, sheep...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: T. Wright – Dairy Cattle Nutritionist/OMAFRA
Introduction
Water is the most important nutrient for dairy cattle. Dairy cattle need free access to a clean, quality source of water for optimal production....
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Context
Antimicrobial stewardship is a public health concern that calls for the judicious use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine. The FDA has prohibited certain extralabel uses of cephalosporin and fluoroquinolones drugs in the veterinary field to preserve...
Quick Facts
Stockmanship is the art and science of properly handling cattle or other farm animals.
It involves knowledge and skill to handle animals in a positive and safe manner.
For the most positive experience for everyone involved stay...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Vanessa Taylor - Milk Quality Assurance Program Lead/ OMAFRA
Progressive dairy farmers aim to increase herd milk yield while improving production efficiency. However, zero payments for over-quota production,...
by Bev Betkowski, University of Alberta
A probiotic developed at the University of Alberta is the first of its kind to have widespread benefits for dairy cows, and is starting to make its way into the marketplace.
Immunobiologist Burim Ametaj, a...
Source: University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension
Written by: Aerica Bjurstrom
Introduction
Lameness issues impact every dairy herd in one form or another. Not only does lameness affect a cow’s health and well-being, but it’s also costly to the farm’s bottom line. Lameness...
