Source: Michigan State University, Alycia Bales
Isoacids have drawn renewed interest as a dietary supplement for dairy cattle to improve fiber digestion, potentially resulting in increased milk production.
Isoacids role in rumen function has been studied since the 1950s but they...
Source: ScienceDirect
Abstract
Objective
The objective was to evaluate the potential of milk fat-to-protein ratio (F:P), milk fat-to-lactose ratio (F:L), and milk protein-to-lactose ratio (P:L) as tools to assist with the preliminary screening of cows that need extra attention and are at...
Source: University of Kentucky
Hoof trimming plays a large role in the prevention of lameness in dairy cattle. The importance of preventing lameness is not only pertinent to the welfare of the cow, but it has economic implications as well....
Source: Lactanet, Mélinda Précourt, agr.
Here are 8 tips for excellent calf care from dry-off to calving for a successful and sustainable herd.
Superior performance of your calves starts at birth and is driven by the quality of care you give them....
Source: Four Star Veterinary Service
Each summer high temperature and humidity are inevitable, and cattlemen try to prepare for those extreme periods. But many other factors can trigger heat stress in cattle and add to their overall stress, impacting the...
Abstract
Nitrogen efficiency (Neff; milk N/N intake) in dairy cows is limited and most of the consumed N is excreted in manure. Despite the crucial role of the gastrointestinal microbiome on N metabolism, associations between bacterial communities at different sections...
Dairy cows are particularly sensitive to heat stress, and the USDA estimates the dairy industry could bear more than half the cost of those effects.
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. —In Vermont and Northern New York, dairy farms play a big role...
J.B. Gaughan, K. Sharman, M.R. McGowan
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to assess effects on milk yield (MY), rumen temperature, and panting score when lactating dairy cows were cooled during the day only or during the day and...
Source: Michigan State University, Kirby Krogstad, Laman Mamedova, and Barry Bradford, Department of Animal Science, and Tim Montgomery, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
The health of dairy cows after calving is important for productivity and fertility during the remainder of their...
Source: Government of Alberta
“Blue-green algae is actually cyanobacteria, and can produce toxins that can be dangerous,” says Shawn Elgert, agricultural water engineer with the Alberta government. “It can cause organ damage or even death if ingested by livestock or...
