By Benjamin Preiss
July 27, 2022 — 9.26am
KEY POINTS
Farmers fear losing generations of work if there is a foot and mouth disease outbreak.
One case...
Medgene to test its rapid-response vaccine technology in dairy cattle study
Animal health vaccine manufacturer Medgene has responded to notice from the USDA Center for...
Dairy farms rely heavily on good-quality water to maintain optimal milk production and herd health. Research in Pennsylvania shows that aesthetic water pollutants like...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
Where Do They Live?
Bedding, soil or water that is contaminated with manure.
How is Infection Spread?
From the environment...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 5.7
Lameness is a painful...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Using basic care practices daily can reduce calf illness and death on your farm. Managing heifer calves can help you make...
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is one of the most significant health challenges in young dairy heifers, especially after weaning. It’s the leading cause of...
Milk production depends on healthy, well-managed cows. Nutrition, housing, and reproduction all play key roles, but none of them can reach full potential without...
Source: University of British Columbia Dairy cattle, By Jane Stojkov and David Fraser1
Every year about 250,000 cows are removed from Canadian dairy herds, in...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 4.9
Claws grow about 1/4in (5-7mm)...
