Source: CowManager
The world of dairy farming is ever evolving, and more and more – and increasingly smarter – tools are available to add to the on-farm toolbox. For many dairy businesses, it’s no longer a matter of if they’re...
Source: South Dakota State University
Patricia Villamediana, SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist
Understanding Stressors
Courtesy: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dairy cows are susceptible to stress-triggering factors that can have a lasting effect on performance and animal health. Stress can generally be defined as...
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....
Source: University of Wisconsin
Written by AERICA BJURSTROM, Tina Kohlman and ANGIE J ULNESS
The focus point of any herd health program should be on the early detection of sick fresh cows. More than 35% of all dairy cows have at least...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Michelle Sweeten
Updated from an original article written by Jerry Lindquist.
In need of more hay? Protect what you have first.
The dry weather has left most livestock producers in the Midwest scrambling for more hay. First cutting...
Source: OMAFRA
You can track heifer growth to make informed decisions of when to breed using simple tools
Steady growth early in life plays a crucial role in preparing a heifer for future lactations and age at first calving. Body condition...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture Food, and Rural Initiatives
Cow comfort is becoming an often heard phrase in today's industry trade papers. It's a means to describe relationship between the well being of the cow and the housing systems. Cow comfort improvement focuses...
Source: University of Georgia
To maximize milk production, efficiency and profits, the dairy industry must place considerable pressure on the modern dairy cow. With animal health and welfare in mind, mature animals are bred to calve once a year and...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Introduction
Body condition influences productivity, reproduction, health, and longevity of dairy cattle. Thinness or fatness can be a clue to underlying nutritional deficiencies, health problems, or improper herd management. If done on a regular basis, body condition...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Jerad Jabore
Proper management of young calves is essential for their success throughout life. It is critical to ensure that each calf receives an adequate amount of high-quality colostrum for the transfer of immunoglobulins from...