The Bovine Vet Podcast
Behind every new technology, diagnostic tool, protocol or technique in cattle health is a real-world problem that someone set out to solve. The Bovine Vet Podcast talks with the veterinarians, researchers and industry professionals putting these innovations to work to improve outcomes in the field. The best tools are those that help make the best decisions for clients and their cattle.
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From close-up diet setup to on-farm treatment decisions, these expert-backed steps help reduce both clinical and subclinical milk fever.
A newer pre-fresh strategy is gaining traction across U.S. dairies, offering a way to manage hypocalcemia without relying on acidification.
Emerging research suggests milk fever may be less about calcium deficiency and more about how inflammation and metabolism interact during the transition period.
As the limitations of manual culturing and visual inspection become more apparent, the industry is shifting toward passive detection — systems that monitor the cow without requiring extra labor hours. But this requires expert interpretation from veterinarians to ensure the data translates into actionable treatment.
Mastitis is a systems problem, not just an infection. Control requires shifting from reactive treatment to proactive management and using data to solve health issues at the source.