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 only pertinent to the welfare of the cow, but it has economic implications as well....
Heat stress costs dairy and beef producers hundreds of millions each year. Proactive measures implemented before an extreme heat event can reduce immediate and long-term impacts of heat stress in ruminants.
“Mitigating impacts of heat stress begins before an extreme...
Source: Alltech
Preliminary analysis of corn silage samples in the U.S. reveals a high increase in mycotoxin contamination compared to 2023, with all samples containing two or more mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are produced by certain species of molds and are a...
As the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) heads toward full implementation of its plan for supporting veterinary antimicrobial stewardship, NovaVive Inc. offers an antibiotic alternative for cattle.
Amplimune® is an emulsion of mycobacterium cell wall fraction (MCWF) that is regulator-approved...
Source: proAction
Hock Injury Scoring
Condition of the hocks can be an important indicator of the abrasiveness of the resting surface, stall design, and cow comfort. Score only the tarsal joint but not the point of the hock.
Knee Injury Scoring
Knee health...
Source: PennState Extension
Ensuring that your calves are achieving a healthy weaning transition is key to their nutritional success as they grow and develop.
Are your calves experiencing a decrease in performance once they are transitioned from milk? Perhaps you are...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Dairy heifers represent a significant investment in a dairy herd's future genetics, production, and financial welfare. Prevention and treatment of mastitis in all ages of heifers is crucial to your farm's future profitability. Many times, heifers...
Key Factors Affecting Feed Intake and Milk Yield
Non-dietary factors such as stocking density, feeding frequency, and feed push-ups impact feed intake and milk yield.
Proper feeding management is crucial for cattle health and welfare.
Insufficient feeding can lead...
Source: Canadian Bovine Mastitis and Milk Quality Research Network
Contagious and Environmental Bacteria
The main bacteria responsible for causing mastitis can be divided in two categories: contagious bacteria and environmental bacteria. This distinction is very useful since it helps in taking...
