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Diagnosis of trace mineral problems in transition dairy cows

October 18, 2016
Brent Hoff
Trace minerals are required for essentially all biochemical processes in the body. Many of these minerals are dietary essentials for optimal growth, physiologic function and productivity in animals.
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Coping with the seasons: Winter dysentery

October 18, 2016
Jill Havlin
With the changing of the seasons comes new challenges for dairy producers. As day length, temperature and environmental pests and pathogens change throughout the year, we see swings in intakes, production and animal health.
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Impact of scoring locations on digital dermatitis detection

September 12, 2016
Daryl Kleinschmit
Parlor, pen, rail or headlocks – what works best? Recent research revealed that prevention and control of digital dermatitis (DD) during the raising period positively impacts a heifer’s first-lactation hoof health, reproduction and milk production.
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An update on chromium

September 12, 2016
Michael F. Hutjens
Trace minerals continue to be studied and explored in dairy cattle nutrition. Trace minerals do not immediately impact milk yield such as increasing amino acids, added fats and oils, or improved fiber digestibility.
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Measuring lying time can signal health changes

August 24, 2016
James Bringe
Activity monitoring systems are becoming increasingly popular tools to help dairy farmers manage their herds and detect changes in cow behavior. One of the first applications of activity monitoring systems was for heat detection and breeding.
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Dairy producers tap unused resource to refine treatment protocols

August 17, 2016
Karen Lee
In an effort to take better care of their cows, prevent antibiotic residues and ensure their rights to use various treatments, two dairy producers have taken on a more dynamic approach in working with their veterinarians.
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We’re having a baby: Tips for training employees on the signs, stages and protocols of the calving process

August 15, 2016
Kelli Boylen
“Training employees to properly handle cows and heifers in labor is not only important, it is imperative,” says Jenn Bentley, Iowa State University dairy specialist.
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5 things your milk tester wants you to know

August 8, 2016
Audrey Schmitz
When she was offered the full-time milk tester job in high school, Becky Cook from Blackfoot, Idaho, turned it down. Little did she know that years down the road she would find herself milk testing for Madison County DHIA.
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Rehydrate the post-calving cow for a quick recovery

August 5, 2016
Rodrigo Garcia
For the fresh cow, the entire transition period is a series of stress events.
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Discover an untapped resource: Enhance the role of your farm’s veterinarian

August 5, 2016
Karen Lee
“When it boils down to it, as one veterinarian put it at AABP, ‘Veterinarians have made our living responding to death, disease and destruction.’ We need to change that model,” Jennifer Walker said at the 2015 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar in Red Deer, Alberta.
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