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Animal rights advocates are ending a campaign to ban the practice of cutting the tails of Colorado dairy cows.
With hot summer weather ahead dairy producers need to understand the importance of managing dairy cattle to minimize the negative impacts of heat stress.
Farms should develop their own down cow protocols specific to their dairies because no two facilities are alike.
Guidelines cover practices that can reduce the incidence of lameness in beef and dairy herds.
Taking immediate action and calling in expert help is critical.
Registry is open to all dairy breeders regardless of the breed or combination of breeds.
She has change of heart over Ag Gag law when she learns of Mercy for Animals’ true intent.
Guidelines are intended to aid caretakers, animal owners, livestock market operators, animal transporters, and veterinarians.
Chobani says bill would ‘limit transparency” and subject activists to prosecution.
Convicted offenders face up to $5,000 in fines, a year in jail and 2X damages
‘Treatment protocols are lot more than what drug to use, how often it is used and at what volume.’ --Michigan State veterinarian Ron Erskine.
Lawmakers voted Thursday to send to full House debate a bill that would block activists from secretly filming agricultural operations in hopes of capturing abuse on camera.
Lameness problems can arise for various reasons, but the limping cow will always be seen as a welfare concern.
Four Wisconsin dairy farm workers have been charged with mistreating animals after an animal rights group released secretly recorded video.
El informe del último mes de la agencia de noticias ABC acerca de otro abuso de animales en una finca lechera grande, en este caso en Wisconsin, ofrece duras lecciones para todos.
Pre- and post-milking teat dips should include skin conditioners like glycerin and lanolin.
If calves are not growing or losing body weight, then the start of first lactation is being delayed and potentially being compromised.
The alleged abuse, recorded by a Mercy for Animals undercover activist, occurred with downer cows.
Cow comfort,environmental sustainability key reasons family selected.
Portions of South Dakota have unfortunately already experienced the first blizzard of the season. Here’s what you can do now to get ready for the snow and cold.
Dollars and Sense contributors share how they manage cow comfort on their farms.
‘In our analysis, 120% was the optimal stocking rate in terms of maximum profit per stall.’ –Albert De Vries, University of Florida.
Dollars and Sense contributors share how they manage cow comfort on their farms.
Necropsies help define the cause of death and inform producers about the types of problems that occur on the farm.
To date, no dairy farms have been forced to evacuate, though some cattle have been moved to higher ground.
Dean Foods is providing $50,000 to fund Dairyland Initiative access for all dairy farmers.
The case was remanded back to the local court to more accurately calculate the estimated $700,000 loss.
The unique milking liner is also designed to operate at high speed for fast milkout.