Animal health
Genetically-modified corn hybrids that are Roundup Ready and resistant to Western corn rootworm show no difference in milk yield or components
The survey is designed to collect data on current management practices used on heifer ranches.
G-MAP can provide mating recommendations for an individual genomic-tested animal, a group of genomic-tested animals or a whole herd with GPTAs.
Approximately 6% of Holstein cattle carry the gene for Brachyspina, which can cause embryonic death, stillbirth or other physical deformities.
The Web-based audiovisual training module, which addresses pre- and post-milking procedures, is the first in a series of training modules.
Survey to be conducted in 21 states starting in April.
A cooperative project among Michigan dairy producers, educational institutions and government is providing practical lesson in controlling Johne’s disease.
USDA is reminding livestock producers that Federal assistance may be available to compensate for weather-related death and other losses.
The NMC Board of Directors voted to submit another proposal to NCIMS, again recommending a reduction in the SCC limit in the US to 400,000.
Livestock producers need to be well aware of exactly what goes into their livestock feed rations.
Minnesota officials want dairy producer Michael Hartmann fined on contempt of court charges
The Food and Drug Administration decided yesterday to delay its plan to test milk samples for animal drug residues.
The highest stocking rate is producing 26% more milk for the SAME net income as compared to the lowest stocking rate!
Pfizer Animal Health announces the availability of Salmonella Newport Bacterial Extract vaccine with SRP® Technology
A dozen dairy barns collapse, killing some cattle, in northwest WIsconsin following a 24" snow storm and high winds.
Merial’s newcampaign focuses on providing dairies access to valuable information and educational tools to help ensure healthy cows, the highest standard of milk and profitable operations.
NittanyCow is the most comprehensive nutrition balancer available.
The National Milk Producers Federation has released a new manual aimed at minimizing unwanted pharmaceuticals in the food supply.
All were made ill by raw milk from a renegade Minnesota dairy farm, which is under investigation for selling contaminated milk.
The DCAD calculator allows users to input the levels of four macrominerals — sodium, potassium, chloride and sulfur — to help identify current ration DCAD levels and provide a better understanding of why certain levels are critical during each stage of lactation.
The Gold Standards II establishes standards for the production and performance of Holstein heifers, from 6 months of age to freshening.
The University of Kentucky recently posted a series of videos to help dairy producers manage milk quality.
Pfizer Animal Health’s EXCEDE® Sterile Suspension has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of foot rot.
The earlier we’re notified of an outbreak, the better,” says Dr. Darlene Konkle, with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture-Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Division of Animal Health.
With the January genetic evaluations, a new Total Performance Index (TPISM) formula is being introduced by Holstein Association USA.
The Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) has analyzed the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production’s report “Putting Meat on the Table: Industrial Farm Animal Production in America” as well as the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) response to the report. After a review by FASS’ Scientific Advisory Committees, FASS agrees with AVMA that there are significant flaws in the Pew report.
Delegates to the 2010 American Veal Association (AVA) annual meeting adopted a statement of ethical principles and code of conduct as a way to articulate veal industry principles and confirm an industry commitment to “veal raised right.”
USDA announced this morning that it will scrap the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) and instead will opt to develop “a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States