Colostrum replacer evaluation
The growing availability of colostrum replacers can create as many questions as there are product offerings. A recent evaluation of colostrum-replacer performance data by the W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in New York helps sort out the answers.
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Optimizing calf survival at birth
Despite advancing technology, dairy calf losses remain alarmingly high, according to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Fortunately, numerous measures can be taken to ensure more live births.
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Troubleshooting group-housing challenges
When the health and performance of group-housed calves is faltering, changes need to be made. Pennsylvania State University professor of dairy science Jud Heinrich provides a case study of the challenges and solutions for two farms raising wet calves in group housing.
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New study looks at range of responses to dehorning
How do calves respond to dehorning? Is pain management necessary with the procedure? The results of a recent Texas Tech University study shed some insight on the answers.
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Fighting disease with proper nutrition
Successful disease prevention does not just come out of a bottle, as explained in a tip from the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association.
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Spring cleaning for a healthy summer
Is it spring yet? Barring any more snowstorms, it’s time to tidy up hutches, bottles, pails, calf jackets and more.
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Parasite control: Getting the best of both worlds
Can parasite control be effective and reduce resistance at the same time? Here are some elements to consider when crafting an effective parasite program for your herd.
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Coccidiosis and shedding
There is a close connection between shedding rates and infection levels. When the infection level is high, so is shedding. Adopt these practices to reduce shedding among heifers and calves.
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Johne’s Disease: going, going, gone?
While federal funding to eradicate Johne’s Disease is essentially gone, the disease itself is not.
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USDA finalizes disease traceability rules
The USDA has published new regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving across state lines.
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Merck Animal Health launches BRD blog
Merck Animal Health has announced its sponsorship of “BRD Report: From the Fence Post,” a blog focused on raising awareness of bovine respiratory disease, as well as providing industry professionals a central resource to access information vital to the prevention, treatment and management of the disease.
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- Heat stress in dairy calves
- AFBF president issues statement on U.S.-EU trade negotiations
- Buckle your seatbelt for the House consideration of the farm bill
- Study: Federal milk marketing order helps Calif. producers
- Ag markets were generally mixed overnight trading
- Winterkill losses put pressure on forage supplies
