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Microbiome 101: More than just the rumen

A healthy reproductive microbiome in the vaginal tract is key to leading transition cows to fewer health challenges, enabling faster rebreeding and improved performance.
September 27, 2022
Edward Robb

A healthy reproductive microbiome in the vaginal tract is key to leading transition cows to fewer health challenges, enabling faster rebreeding and improved performance.


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Leave no cow behind: 24-7 cow monitoring on Willow Breeze Farm

Core body temperature and calving alerts set a new herd health monitoring technology apart from an old system on Willow Breeze Farm.
September 27, 2022
Audrey Schmitz

Core body temperature and calving alerts set a new herd health monitoring technology apart from an old system on Willow Breeze Farm.


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Look beyond the basics to prep cows for early lactation

Proper ration management and better cow comfort lead to less stress, which means fewer incidents and less immune system triggers.
September 27, 2022
Bill Prokop

Proper ration management and better cow comfort lead to less stress, which means fewer incidents and less immune system triggers.


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Tips and tricks for feeding transition cows in robots

A strong transition cow feeding and management plan plays a huge role in the success of a cow’s lactation.
September 27, 2022
Travis Palen

Starting transition cows strong in a robotic milking system goes a long way toward maximizing milk production. Use these feeding strategies to get your fresh cows started right.


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How prevention can protect your transition cows

When transition cow complications are prevented, avoided or caught quickly, cows are left with a better opportunity to be productive and successful in their lactation.
September 27, 2022
Andre Rigo

When transition cow complications are prevented, avoided or caught quickly, cows are left with a better opportunity to be productive and successful in their lactation.


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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.
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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.
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A dairy manager’s guide to ketosis

May 3, 2022
Ryan Pralle
A dairy manager’s ability to walk a pen of cows and notice those that need a closer look or additional support is an invaluable asset. This cow sense has always been the staple of a well-managed dairy herd that optimizes cow health and performance, as well as farm profitability.
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Prevent uterine diseases, protect your wallet

Rather than focusing on treatment, aim to prevent uterine health diseases before they become a problem. Your cows, and your wallet, will thank you.
February 25, 2022
Andre Rigo
Uterine health disorders rarely result in the death of a cow, but they can impact the entire lactation of a cow, not just the transition period.
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Dynamics of body condition and health status affects cow fertility and survival

February 25, 2022
Pablo Pinedo and Diego Manriquez
During the peripartum, dairy cows face an increased demand for nutrients to support the initiating lactation. As this demand is followed by slower increments in dry matter intake (DMI), the levels of energy consumption do not meet the energetic requirements of the starting lactation.
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