Source: Anpario
A SUSTAINABLE SUPPLEMENT PROVIDING OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS TO THE DAIRY HERD
A new, microalgae-derived, omega-3 fatty acid supplement, for producers to incorporate into dairy rations, has been launched by Anpario, the independent manufacturer and distributor of feed additives for...
Source: University of Georgia Extension
INTRODUCTION
Antibiotic therapy continues to play an important role in the control of mastitis in dairy cows. Lactational therapy is effective against Streptococcus agalactiae but less successful against infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and other causes of mastitis. As a...
Combine a strong vaccine protocol with rigorous testing and biosecurity measures to prevent and control the spread of BVDV and persistently infected calves in your herd.
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Source: Manitoba Agriculture Food, and Rural Initiatives
Many research projects have shown that feeding undegradable, or bypass, protein supplements has a positive effect on milk production. Common sources of undegradable protein are dried distillers grains, blood meal, meat and bone...
Source: proAction
Farmers work hard to provide excellent care for their cattle. However, cattle sometimes get sick or hurt, and can go down and be unable to get up. These situations are stressful for both animal and farmer, which is...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: T. Wright – Dairy Cattle Nutritionist/OMAFRA
Introduction
Water is the most important nutrient for dairy cattle. Dairy cattle need free access to a clean, quality source of water for optimal production....
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 3.5
Lameness among dairy cows is widely recognized as one of the most serious (and costly) animal welfare issues...
Source: Zoetis news release
Parsippany, NJ - Zoetis today announced a new combination product to treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and control related fever (pyrexia): Draxxin KP (tulathromycin and ketoprofen injection) Injectable Solution. It's a new single-treatment option for beef...
Animal Health & Nutrition Company, a Paine Schwartz Partners portfolio company and the commercial leader in animal health and nutrition product development and commercialization of nutritional health products, today announced that it has rebranded as Axiota Animal Health ("Axiota"...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Melissa Elischer
Maintaining good animal welfare and animal care is paramount in the 4-Hanimal science experience. Youth, volunteers and parents spend months preparing animals to show at fair or exposition, a unique experience for both...
