Cow Health
Heat stress in summer can lead to problems even in fall and winter.
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The importance of bovine obstetric training – Part 2
Provide support in the calving pen and maternity area by defining expected communication, newborn calf care and recordkeeping.
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The importance of bovine obstetric training – Part 1
Provide support in the calving pen and maternity area by identifying stages of labor, timing intervention, and calving hygiene, along with assessing presentation, position and posture.
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Leading the Way: Ringworm: Facts, fiction and tips for alleviating the issue
Don't let ringworm get the best of your animals by taking a few steps to work through it.
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Lasting through lactations: Longevity in dairy cows
Several factors contribute to longevity in dairy cows, such as cow comfort, health, management practices and genetics.
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New developments with bovine leukemia virus
New discoveries and developments regarding how bovine leukemia virus hurts your cattle and how it can be controlled.
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Consider the cost: Treating against mastitis caused by pasteurella
The role pasteurella plays in reference to mastitis and how to treat gram-negative bacterial infections.
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Does your dairy have a culture of care?
To create a culture of care, dairies should focus on leadership commitment, zero tolerance for animal abuse, formalize SOPs, have continuous training, and monitor and measure their operation.
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Novel approach for treating uterine infections and promoting uterine health in dairy cows
Research has found using a probiotic to treat metritis and endometritis can affect reproductive health.
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How does animal welfare tie into your genetic plan?
Fertility, antibiotic use, touchpoints and social sustainability all play into the status of animal welfare on your dairy. Being cautious of each of these topics and understanding their effect on your herd's performance is a crucial management practice.
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