A Texas A&M University research study by Cooke et al. (2023)* evaluated the impact FerAppease, a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (MBAS), had on the health and performance of preweaned Holstein calves. Results showed...
Getting the fresh cow off to a strong start has ripple effects for her entire lactation. Subclinical mastitis rarely gets treated due to an unawareness or a lack of interest in pulling her from the tank. Nisin is a...
Source: University of Minnesota
What are agrivoltaics?
Agrivoltaics refer to growing crops, building pollinator habitats or raising livestock underneath solar panels. It allows for renewable energy systems and agriculture to occur on the same piece of land.
What are the benefits?
Improve land...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture Food, and Rural Initiatives
Many factors affect the health of your cows feet. Management factors such as providing a well drained environment, adequate size stalls, foot baths, annual foot trimming and following recommendations for flooring materials can help...
The dry period is a critical time during a cow's lactation cycle when we see an increase in mammary epithelial cells proliferation so she can replace the cells that have likely died off during the course of her lactation...
Source: OMAFRA
Introduction
Every dairy producer has cattle that are too fat or too thin for their stage of lactation. Failure to recognize these cows and take action can result in unintentional costs such as disease treatments, reduced milk production and...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Dairy heifers represent a significant investment in a dairy herd's future genetics, production, and financial welfare. Prevention and treatment of mastitis in all ages of heifers is crucial to your farm's future profitability. Many times, heifers...
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...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Using basic care practices daily can reduce calf illness and death on your farm. Managing heifer calves can help you make sure they:
Enter the milking herd quickly.
Become strong, healthy and high-producing cows.
There’s no single...
Source: University of Wisconsin, Jackie McCarville
Raising calves is a huge expense on any dairy farm and getting them off to a great start is important in cold weather as much as warm weather. Cold stress can increase the risk of...
