Scott Poock
Veterinary Medicine State Specialist
Maintaining herd health and preventing disease is much more cost-effective than treating conditions. A well-designed herd health program minimizes death...
J.B. Gaughan, K. Sharman, M.R. McGowan
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to assess effects on milk yield (MY), rumen temperature, and panting score...
Dairy cows thrive on routine, gentle handling, and a stress-free environment. Establishing a consistent milking routine not only improves milk letdown but also enhances...
Source: University of Kentucky
Hoof trimming plays a large role in the prevention of lameness in dairy cattle. The importance of preventing lameness is not...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Angel Abuelo, Arpita Nayak, Katy Kesler, Hannah Carlson and Faith Cullens-Nobis
Dairy cattle can succumb to illnesses at any time but...
We’re celebrating dairy cow behavior this month on the pod as the special issue of JDS Communications, Behaviour in Dairy Animals, launches! Host Matt...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 3.7
The 'transition phase' begins...
Source: Arm & Hammer news release
Pathogens are constantly attacking your cows. They come in many forms--viruses, bacteria, mycotoxins and more--and continuously have the ability...
Raising healthy, high-performing heifers has always required a careful balance of nutrition, health, and environmental control. Today, precision livestock technologies are giving dairy producers...
Source: Alberta Farm Animal Care
Antimicrobials have been widely used in livestock since the 1950’s (1). Food animal production has steadily increased over the years,...
