Producers are encouraged to work with their management team to identify risk factors that may lead to this mid-lactation down cow syndrome.

Our study demonstrates that incorporating probiotics as a preventive measure is an innovative approach to proactively prevent and fight diseases, surpassing the need for antibiotics once symptoms arise.

It is a pretty exciting time in the field of milk fever prevention. New products, new strategies and new research are here – giving dairy producers more options to prevent milk fever and subclinical hypocalcemia. 

Five outcomes necessary to prepare every cow for a successful 305-day lactation.