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Health challenges occur, even on the best-managed dairies. However, calf raisers are learning more about how to better prepare calf immune systems to help these vulnerable animals deal with health challenges when they o

Q. What causes a fall slump in dairy production?

Building a strong immune system begins before birth, and has become an emphasis during the first weeks of life—and throughout the animal’s entire life cycle.

Heed this udder health management advice to help you avoid problems this winter.

Emergency managers and first responders have a saying, “All disasters are local.” Each tornado, flood or other emergency directly impacts only a local area. The recent earthquake/tsunami in Japan has global implicat

Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely.

The transition period is the most challenging time during the production cycle of a dairy cow. One of the major determinants of whether a cow transitions properly is her ability to maintain normal blood calcium concentr

Metabolic diseases can directly impact a cow’s health and reproductive system.

Fresh cows in your herd may be suffering from something you don’t see. What is it and how can you prevent it?