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Ketosis in dairy cows: Disease or symptom of another problem?

June 16, 2022

Sara Kvidera

Ketosis in dairy cattle has long been regarded as a problem for producers. Usually occurring during the transition between gestation and early lactation, ketosis is simply defined as higher-than-normal levels of blood ketones.

When supply chain issues create food chain issues

June 16, 2022

Brandon Treichler

What a crazy train ride the world seems to be on these days. The last two years have brought us changes in our day-to-day lives few of us would have imagined to be possible.

What’s in your medicine room?

June 16, 2022

Jennifer Trout

There are many moving parts when it comes to owning and operating a dairy – and many areas that need your attention.

Should we manage dry-off differently when using robotic milking facilities?

June 16, 2022

Emily Fread

Advancing technology allows producers to make management decisions to improve dairy welfare, as well as the economic status of the farm.

Do you know the cost of one case of clinical mastitis for your herd?

June 16, 2022

Daniela R. Bruno and Fernanda C. Ferreira

Clinical mastitis is one of the most common diseases in dairy herds, and unfortunately, one that may cause huge financial losses. However, the cost of one case of clinical mastitis varies from farm to farm.

Know the unknowns for successful mastitis treatment

June 16, 2022

Lowell T. Midla

“There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say, we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns – the ones we don't know we don't know.”

5 tips for a successful dry period

June 13, 2022

Casey Havekes and Sydney Moore

The dry period is essential for dairy cows to allow for regeneration of milk-secreting tissue and prepare the udder for optimal success in the next lactation.

Use DNA markers as part of milk quality protocols

June 13, 2022

Roger L. Saltman

Over the past dozen years, dairy producers have become accustomed to using DNA technology to speed genetic advancement and manage herd inventories. Now, DNA technology can help with quickly identifying mastitis pathogens.

Hypocalcemia is not always the enemy

May 24, 2022

Rodrigo Garcia

Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium level) is a “normal” physiological response in mammals to supply the calcium necessary for colostrum, milk production and immune system activation, if necessary.

Judicious antibiotic use is key to maintaining consumer demand

Four practices to help your operation make strides toward more judicious antibiotic use.

May 7, 2022

Linda Tikofsky

As milk alternatives continue to fill the shelves, it’s important for dairy producers to pay attention to how their product stacks up.

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