Dr. Kaitlyn Sarlo Davila discusses the results of several studies to define the kinetics of protective immunity in cattle infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Dr. Kaitlyn Sarlo Davila is an animal scientist researching mastitis at the USDA ARS National...
Aspirin has never gone through the process of being approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in cattle. However, FDA considered aspirin to be of “low regulatory concern,” so its use in scenarios where a veterinarian...
Ontario's livestock owners prioritize the health, welfare, and productivity of their cattle. Preventing disease outbreaks is crucial for maintaining herd health, reducing economic losses, and ensuring peace of mind for producers. Effective biosecurity measures minimize the introduction and spread...
Biosecurity Checklist for Spring
Spring brings warmer temperatures and the reemergence of pests and diseases, making it essential to reinforce farm biosecurity. Here are five key steps to protect your livestock and facilities:
Control Rodent Populations
Remove any harvested grain...
by: Pamela Ruegg and Jaimie Strickland, Michigan State University
Measuring antibiotic usage on your dairy farm is the first step to tackling a complex issue. Dairy farmers must balance animal welfare concerns, cost of treatment, and cost of discarded milk....
CCE Dairy Educators · Cornell Cow Convos E16 Managing Lameness on Farm with Dr. Gerard Cramer
In this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Lindsay Ferlito, Cornell PRO-DAIRY, and Dr. Kaitlyn Lutz, CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, & Field Crops Team, interview...
by: J. Richard Pursley and Alisson Santos, Michigan State University Department of Animal Science
Dairy farming is an intricate balance of maximizing milk production, maintaining animal health and ensuring long-term herd sustainability. At the heart of this balance lies cow...
Source: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301457
Abstract
Sole ulcers, a common cause of lameness is the costliest non-infectious foot lesion in dairy cows and one of the most prevalent non-infectious foot lesions in freestall housing systems. Costs associated with sole ulcers are treatment costs, plus...
Understanding SARA
Subacute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) occurs when a dairy cow’s rumen pH drops below optimal levels, often without obvious clinical symptoms. Both confined and pasture-fed cattle are susceptible, as lush pastures contain high levels of digestible carbohydrates that can...
Welcome back! This is a continuation of an article from the last issue about taking care of your pre- weaned heifers. In the first article I discussed what to keep in mind in the first days of life. Here...
