Health
New online Salmonella risk assessment
The short self-assessment tool is designed to help you recognize risks for a Salmonella outbreak on your dairy operation.
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Frozen teat alert: Signs of frostbite
During cold weather, it is vital to watch for signs of frostbite on teats of dairy cows and heifers.
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Subclinical milk fever: A bigger threat than you might think
Until recently, the prevalence of subclinical hypocalcemia in fresh cows was unknown. This article looks at research that shows 47 percent of cows in 480 herds had subclinical milk fever.
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What is subclinical ketosis costing you?
A lack of clinical signs makes it difficult to detect subclinical ketosis. Here are some ways to evaluate the occurrence of this fresh-cow disorder on your operation.
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California Dairy Management Seminars coming up
The seminars, scheduled for Dec. 6, 11th and 13th, will be delivered concurrently in English & Spanish. Topics include step-by-step examination of sick cows and common fresh-cow diseases.
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Video: How to improve your mastitis treatments
Didn't make it to World Dairy Expo this year? Here’s your second chance to take in a mastitis seminar presented there.
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Cornell offers only U.S. salmonella dublin test for cattle
A test for the cattle disease salmonella dublin that is cheaper, quicker, safer and more sensitive than traditional bacteriological tests is now available for the first time in the United States.
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Mastitis management series debuts
Each episode in the series will focus on a particular mastitis pathogen, including treatment and control recommendations for decreasing its risk of infection in the herd.
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NMC Award of Excellence
Applications are now being accepted for the National Mastitis Council Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.
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Harness the power of rumination
Rumination monitoring can provide an early window for diagnosis of cows with health problems.
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Is routine ketosis therapy beneficial?
There is reason to doubt the practice, especially when you look at some of the latest research findings.
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