Items Tagged with 'footbath'
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Improved hygiene on the dairy through proper footbath protocols is a key way producers can manage the presence of digital dermatitis in their herds.
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Does a copper sulfate footbath solution influence soil, forage?
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin are examining if copper sulfate footbaths negatively affect manure, soil and forage copper concentrations on eastern Wisconsin farms.
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Trace mineral considerations for a fall/winter breeding season
A fall calving season presents unique challenges to maintaining proper cattle nutrition during rebreeding and early pregnancy. Ensuring cattle receive good sources of copper, zinc and manganese can improve both bull and female fertility.
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Practical footbath designs for any farm
Consider these do's and don’ts when designing an effective footbath for the dairy herd.
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Breaking the 'become lame and stay lame' mentality
Too often, cows become lame, stay lame and leave the herd. In understanding the seven key factors that reduce chronic lameness, farms can break the “become lame, stay lame” cycle.
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Lameness and economics discussion group sparks on-farm change
Data monitoring and peer group discussion can be effective at eliciting change in lameness treatment and prevention.
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Be proactive to maximize animal comfort
Be prepared with new or remodel barn ideas when the new Code of Practice is released in 2023.
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What have we learned after 20 years of research into footbaths?
A look at 20 years of research on footbath design, management and effectiveness to control digital dermatitis, and what still remains to be known.
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