Dairy cows are significant contributors to methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Researchers have been exploring various strategies to mitigate these emissions, including dietary...
A recent study shows that extreme heat is already taking a toll on dairy farms in the Midwest and Eastern U.S., and the problem...
Introduction
Artificial insemination (AI) is widely used in the global cattle industry to enhance genetic potential and streamline breeding. However, AI also carries the risk...
Source: Journal of Dairy Science
ABSTRACT
Twin births in dairy cattle is generally unfavorably associated with reproductive performance and calf survival in dairy cows. Genetic selection...
Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is a growing focus in dairy farming, as it directly impacts environmental sustainability, farm economics, and overall herd health. This...
by: J. Richard Pursley and Alisson Santos, Michigan State University Department of Animal Science
Dairy farming is an intricate balance of maximizing milk production, maintaining...
Source: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301457
Abstract
Sole ulcers, a common cause of lameness is the costliest non-infectious foot lesion in dairy cows and one of the most prevalent non-infectious...
Summary:
Monitoring blood metabolites is essential for assessing dairy cattle health, but traditional methods are time-consuming, costly, and stressful for cows. This study explored a...
Dairy cattle breeds have a limited genetic pool, making them vulnerable to recessive genetic disorders. Traditional methods for identifying these defects often miss conditions...
The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in U.S. dairy cattle in March 2024 prompted an urgent scientific response. Researchers at the...
