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Early identification of health issues in transition cows

May 24, 2016

Barry Bradford and Gail Carpenter

What inflammation can tell you about what’s happening inside the cow It’s no secret to most dairy producers that the transition period – spanning the three weeks before and after calving – is a challenging time in the cow’s production cycle.

Nutritional and management considerations before, during and after heat stress

May 24, 2016

Jamie Jarrett

Heat stress is a physiological drain on the dairy cow and an economic drain to the dairy industry that has long-term implications to cow health and productivity. Even after the warm season has subsided, impacts of heat stress still linger.

Help your transition cows find the right balance

May 24, 2016

Dane Grossnickle

Name some of the biggest health problems within a dairy herd. You’re likely saying ketosis, displaced abomasums and milk fever. Now, think of what all of these problems have in common. The answer is dry cows.

Detect ketosis using milking equipment

May 24, 2016

Aurora Villarroel

Fresh cow metabolic problems are likely the factor with the most devastating effects on milk production and reproductive performance in dairy cattle because a lot of them go unnoticed.

Combating bovine respiratory disease on your farm

May 24, 2016

Sarah Raabis

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in both preweaned and weaned dairy calves. The syndrome is initiated by stress, but calves are more susceptible with partial or complete failure of passive transfer.

Transition cow management – producer surveys

May 24, 2016

Leo Timms

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team conducted a survey in 2015 of producers managing a transition cow program – defined as 60 days pre-calving to 30 days post-calving.

Holistic veterinarian offers tips on free-choice, self-regulating minerals

May 24, 2016

Kelli Boylen

“You need to take into account the cow’s natural ability to tell you what she needs, no computer necessary,” said Richard Holliday, DVM. “Put the minerals out, and let the cows choose it, if they need it.”

Liver health is crucial in transition period; B vitamins can help

May 24, 2016

Helene Leclerc

The transition period is a very challenging period for the dairy cow. Her metabolism needs to adapt rapidly from a non-lactating to a lactating stage, and the reproductive system is preparing new ova for the next breeding period.

Dairy producers and vets: Complete mastitis survey to win prize

May 6, 2016

Attention dairy producers and veterinarians: A start-up biotech company is conducting research on bovine mastitis. They are administering a survey to understand the needs and wants of dairy producers and dairy veterinarians.

Bacteria strains matter

May 6, 2016

Keith A. Bryan and Chris J. Rhoden

Lactobacillus this … Pediococcus that … Enterococcus another thing … Sounds to me like a repeat of the old Abbott and Costello baseball routine, “Who’s On First?” Remember, “Who’s on first? What’s on second? I don’t know … third base.”

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