Podcast offers advice on fresh-cow monitoring

Cows are especially vulnerable to infectious and metabolic diseases shortly after calving. Early detection of sick cows is essential to maximize milk production, reproductive success and overall herd health.

Episode #157 in the Purdue Dairy Digest podcast series looks at the topic of monitoring fresh cows.

Listen to episode #157 “Fresh Cow Monitoring” here.

Source: Purdue Dairy Digest

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