Source: Alltech
Preliminary analysis of corn silage samples in the U.S. reveals a high increase in mycotoxin contamination compared to 2023, with all samples containing two or more mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are produced by certain species of molds and are a...
Ralco, a leader in natural animal health solutions, has launched Rapid Strike™, a new oral drench aimed at promoting calf health during scours—a common and economically impactful issue for beef and dairy producers. Rapid Strike harnesses Ralco’s proprietary Microfused®...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture Food, and Rural Initiatives
Milk fever is one of the more expensive metabolic diseases faced by dairy producers. Costs can easily exceed $400/cow in terms of vet and drugs, discarded milk and lost milk production. Cows with milk...
We’re celebrating dairy cow behavior this month on the pod as the special issue of JDS Communications, Behaviour in Dairy Animals, launches! Host Matt Lucy chats with Katy Proudfoot, PhD, associate professor at the University of Prince Edward Island...
Preventing mastitis in dairy cows requires meticulous stall bedding management, focusing on bedding type, depth, grooming frequency, and cost considerations. Environmental pathogens in bedding are a significant cause of mastitis, which can be mitigated through strategic choices in bedding...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising veterinarians and farmers to discontinue the use of unapproved aspirin for treating pyrexia and pain in lactating dairy cattle. According to the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), some dairy farms...
Source: Journal of Animal Science
Abstract
Calf management and health are essential for setting up the foundation of a productive cow. The objectives of this study were to estimate the impact of preweaning practices on milk production parameters while accounting for an...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Introduction
Diarrhea is associated with more preweaning dairy calf deaths than any other disease. It is important to understand which pathogens are associated with calf diarrhea, and which cleaning agents are effective against different pathogens to sanitize...
Dairy production typically utilizes three primary nutritional management systems: confinement systems with total mixed rations (TMR), confinement systems with component feeding, and pasture-based systems.
Total Mixed Rations (TMR):
TMR involves feeding cows a uniform mixture of all dietary components. This method...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 5.5
Calf management in the first days and weeks after birth is integral to setting calves up for success (75)....
