Why do bad things happen to good calf raisers?
You may be doing "everything” right, yet calves still get sick and some die. A calf management specialist examines why these negative outcomes occur and what you can do to lower the rate of “bad” things.
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Elevate calf hutches for better ventilation
A Washington State University trial on calf hutch ventilation showed that elevating one side of the hutch decreased internal hutch temperature and increased ventilation.
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Johne’s disease vaccination shown to have economic value
A new Cornell University research study shows that vaccinating for Johne’s disease could someday be an economically feasible means of controlling a serious dairy herd health threat.
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Causes of calf pneumonia
Calves from one day to five months of age are particularly susceptible to pneumonia. Learning what causes the three main types of lung infections can help you prevent and treat them.
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Pneumonia in dairy calves
Pneumonia is one of the most common diseases we see in dairy calves from birth to weaning.
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A dozen tips for healthy calves
We’ve known for years how to get dairy calves off to a good start — feed them an adequate volume of good quality colostrum shortly after birth.
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Mycoplasma mastitis: Detection and testing
Mycoplasma mastitis is highly contagious. Rapid identification reduces the spread of infection among the lactating herd.
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Head off parasite diagnostic errors
Fecal egg count results help you assess parasite levels in your herd. Learn what factors can lead to an incorrect conclusion when interpreting them.
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Pay attention to calf bedding
Well-managed bedding helps to maintain a clean and dry resting base for the calf. It also plays a huge role in air quality in both hutches and calf barns.
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Mycoplasma ear infections in calves
They’re tough to manage and often fatal to calves. California veterinarian John Kirk describes Mycoplasma ear infections and how they can be prevented.
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Control of mastitis in dairy heifers
New evaluation of data shows that management practices – rather than “blanket” antimicrobial therapy – are most important in controlling mastitis in dairy heifers.
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