Dairy Cattle
No one wants to have a down cow, but unfortunately it does occasionally happen.
There’s no bull about it, artificial insemination has come a long way since its first use in dairy cattle during the late 1930s. While the technology has vastly changed, the basic principles still remain.
Unfortunately, ovarian cysts are one of the most common ovarian dysfunctions in dairy cattle. In fact, approximately one in 10 cows will become cystic at some point in her life.
Whether or not to feed hay to preweaned dairy calves is a longstanding debate, without an absolute answer.
A case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed at a dairy located in the Panhandle region of Texas by animal health officials.
While Salmonella Dublin can be a problem in adult stock, it has increasingly become a health issue affecting the long-term, potential productivity of calves.
The webinar is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. CDT tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 23.
The systems reduce air bacterial counts and noxious agents in barns by driving fresh, outside air into the microenvironment of the calf.
Scientists plan to use an industry wide dairy survey to identify critical areas in the industry and help minimize further health issues, labor disruptions, milk supply shortages and economic risks due to the coronavirus.
Use of these unique genetic bulls could reintroduce lost genetic variation.
Dry cows should maintain a body condition score in the range of 3.0 to 3.25.
The new requirements take effect January 1, 2020.
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have 18 of the top 25 counties with the most dairies with more than 50 cows.
We can improve fertility without impacting other production or health traits.
University of Florida researcher Geoffrey Dahl shares how the detriments of in-utero heat stress impact the productivity of heifer calves for generations.
While it is possible to wean calves from milk-based rations at as early as 6 weeks of age, University of Guelph calf researcher Michael Steele says it’s not optimal.
Ideal stocking rates vary depending on facilities and management, and require a balance between cow well-being and economics.
Dairy Calf Growth-enhancement Tools headline Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) inaugural webinar.
A tornado on March 12 near Roswell, New Mexico, damaged a number of dairy farms and forced at least one farm to euthanize at least 150 cattle.
Nominations are open for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) 2019 Reproduction Awards program.
This common metabolic disease can affect even the healthiest cow.
Elevated BHBA levels alone do not necessarily indicate a need for treatment.
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) and the Hoof Trimmers Association (HTA) announce a co-sponsored funding opportunity to support applied research in bovine lameness and hoof health.
The problem of cows walking with a painful limp can be solved by implementing current knowledge targeted at the key hoof lesions; digital dermatitis, white line disease, and sole ulcer.
Dairy producers will have a unique opportunity to hear one of the nation’s leading dairy scientists researching the use of direct-fed microbials in dairy herd nutritional programs.
Research shows it is not possible to eliminate the possibility of a calf becoming infected with Salmonella by good management and hygiene during or after the calving process, as it may have been infected in utero.
Game-changing genetic discovery to help target disease resistance, improve herd health and operational profitability.
Ruminants produce about 25% of methane in the U.S. Production efficiency is reducing that number.