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Perturbations of calcium around calving

Research has indicated intravenous calcium infusion disrupts blood calcium concentrations in the hours following infusion.
October 8, 2022
Meghan Connelly, Waneska Frizzarini, and Laura Hernandez

Research has indicated that intravenous calcium infusion disrupts blood calcium concentrations in the hours following infusion.


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Small investments now can add up to big results in cow comfort

Fans, waterers, gates, stall dividers and lying space are some of the items that should be considered for winter maintenance.
October 4, 2022
Amy Throndsen

Fall is here, the holiday season is rapidly approaching, temperatures are dropping, and school activities are already in full swing. In this busy season, you’re likely not looking for another thing to add to your to-do list.


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Is selective dry cow therapy right for me?

Six considerations to determine if selective dry cow therapy is right for your herd and which cows to treat.
September 30, 2022
Brittany Core and Matt Gough

Six considerations to determine if selective dry cow therapy is right for your herd and which cows to treat. 


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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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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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Do you hear what your cows are telling you?

Use data to manage cows by exception and decrease ketosis incidence.
September 27, 2022
Tara Bohnert

Don’t rely on just your eyes to catch signs of trouble. Utilize herd monitoring technology to track cows' actions all day, every day to support and enhance herd health.


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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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Mitigate leaky gut to prevent leaking energy, animal production

Promoting gastrointestinal (GI) tract health at every stage of a calf’s growth and development is important. These mitigation strategies can help prevent systemic inflammation.
September 22, 2022
Ashley Hagenow

Promoting gastrointestinal (GI) tract health at every stage of a calf’s growth and development is important. These mitigation strategies can help prevent systemic inflammation.


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Keep cows healthy to improve conception rate at first insemination

Hitting the trifecta of high milk yield, a clean bill of health and strong reproductive performance is attainable if producers monitor and devote resources to preventing common disease events.
August 30, 2022
Emma Ohirko

Much like the focus elite athletes give to their workouts, training programs and diets, managers of high-producing dairy cows must dedicate a similar level of care and attention to fine-tuning the health and routine of their herd.


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Prenatal trace mineral supplementation: Setting up your cows and calves for success

July 21, 2022
Amanda Gehman
Trace mineral supplementation is a critical part of a successful feeding program for all life stages of dairy cattle, especially for the dry and transition cow.
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