Cow Health
Parasite populations, product selection, timing of application and adherence to label directions are all factors that influence the potential return on investment for your pour-on dewormer.
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The University of Alberta develops an innovative reproductive probiotic
Benefits of this reproductive probiotic include reduction in post-calving uterine infections, lower milk fever rates and reduction in retained placentas.
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The salmonella triangle
Preventing feed and water contamination, managing stressors, and supporting gut health are essential for controlling and preventing clinical salmonellosis in dairy cows.
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Modulation of transition cow inflammation: Before or after calving?
Proactive and applicable strategies to modulate inflammation can help dairy producers improve cow health and performance while management is adjusted.
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Is it time to sharpen your dry-off practices?
Dry-off is a brief but critical time in a cow’s lactation. Proper documentation and SOPs, regular training sessions and communicating the why behind each step are key to successfully drying off cows every time.
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Take a team approach to improve lameness management
Multiple farm advisers are often independently involved in lameness management. A recent study revealed the benefits of bringing advisers together to provide early and effective lameness treatments and developing prevention strategies.
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Mycoplasma bovis: A bacteria unlike the others
An in-depth look at this worldwide pathogen.
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How WCROC’s farm combatted lameness in a grazing herd
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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