Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: T. Mutsvangwa – Research Associate/University of Guelph; T. Wright – Acting Dairy Cattle Nutritionist/OMAFRA
ntroduction
Sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA), also known as chronic or sub-clinical acidosis, is a well-recognized digestive...
Source: Mastitis Network
Recommendations :
All operators responsible for milking should always follow a consistent routine and go through the recommended steps in the proper order.
First, wash and disinfect your hands thoroughly and put clean gloves on
.Disinfect your hands...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 3.7
The 'transition phase' begins three weeks prior to calving and ends three weeks after calving (54). The optimum management...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Luciano Caixeta, assistant professor, College of Veterinary Medicine
Quick facts
Even though it is practically impossible to eliminate hypocalcemia from a dairy herd, the adoption of strategies that prevent this health disorder is key to any successful...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Vanessa Taylor - Milk Quality Assurance Program Lead/OMAFRA
Introduction
Looking for one change in a cow's udder health status may not give you enough of a warning that something is...
By Tony Hall, MSc, MRSB, PAS, Lallemand Animal Nutrition – North America
When temperatures dip, cows divert more of their energy intake to maintaining normal body temperatures. For dairy producers, the switch comes at the expense of milk production. There...
Source: Hubbard, Ellan Dufour, M.S.
Young calves are around 70–75 percent water by bodyweight and must be well-hydrated in order to stay healthy and grow to their full potential. Dehydration and severe electrolyte loss in calves can stem from several causes...
In the life of a dairy cow, there is going to come a day when that cow will be removed from your lactating herd and replaced with a young heifer. But how is that decision being made? After all,...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Tom Wright - Dairy Cattle Nutritionist/OMAFRA
Introduction
Profitability in dairy farming is dictated in large measure by managing feed costs and the efficiency by which feed is translated into milk...
This week (18-24 November) is annual World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020, which aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policymakers to avoid the further emergence and...
