There is a cycle of incomplete calf health records and limited veterinary feedback. Breaking it requires practical recordkeeping systems and a commitment to turning data into management decisions.
Early social contact may help calves learn, adapt to stress and develop healthy behaviors. Successful pair housing depends on appropriate facilities, feeding and calf management.
Feeding equipment, aspiration and ear, nose and throat problems can contribute to respiratory disease. Learn what to look for when investigating recurring pneumonia in calves.
Even when calving requires no assistance, cows can vary widely in labor duration. New research suggests that longer labor may be associated with a stronger inflammatory response after calving.
Merck Animal Health has expanded SenseHub® Dairy Youngstock monitoring to bucket-fed, preweaned calves, broadening the types of dairy operations that can use automated behavioral monitoring.
Good hoof health takes more than a skilled trimmer. Jayden Palmer says the strongest dairy programs combine routine maintenance, good data, ongoing training and a team that understands what it is trying to accomplish.
By pairing continuous locomotion data with cow-side observation, Rib Arrow Dairy has built a new workflow for identifying problems earlier and following cows beyond the hoof trim.
Inflammation is a normal part of the transition to lactation. The intensity of that response just two days after calving may help identify cows on a less favorable postpartum trajectory.
Research from Dr. Sandra Godden highlights how processing, moisture, monitoring and stall management can help reduce the udder-health risks associated with recycled manure solids.
