Cow Health
Lameness is one of the greatest costs to dairy cattle, yet many grazing herds do not incorporate a routine hoof trimming schedule into herd management. One farm has developed a schedule that does not interrupt the grazing schedule and makes hoof health a priority.
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5 proactive mitigation strategies for effective fly control for dairy cattle
Understanding the habits and lifecycles of four types of flies that have the most significant impact on dairy operations is crucial for proactively and effectively controlling fly populations.
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Physiological and metabolic changes caused by heat stress
Heat stress in summer can lead to problems even in fall and winter.
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The importance of bovine obstetric training – Part 2
Provide support in the calving pen and maternity area by defining expected communication, newborn calf care and recordkeeping.
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The importance of bovine obstetric training – Part 1
Provide support in the calving pen and maternity area by identifying stages of labor, timing intervention, and calving hygiene, along with assessing presentation, position and posture.
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Leading the Way: Ringworm: Facts, fiction and tips for alleviating the issue
Don't let ringworm get the best of your animals by taking a few steps to work through it.
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Lasting through lactations: Longevity in dairy cows
Several factors contribute to longevity in dairy cows, such as cow comfort, health, management practices and genetics.
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New developments with bovine leukemia virus
New discoveries and developments regarding how bovine leukemia virus hurts your cattle and how it can be controlled.
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Consider the cost: Treating against mastitis caused by pasteurella
The role pasteurella plays in reference to mastitis and how to treat gram-negative bacterial infections.
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Does your dairy have a culture of care?
To create a culture of care, dairies should focus on leadership commitment, zero tolerance for animal abuse, formalize SOPs, have continuous training, and monitor and measure their operation.
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