Herd Health
No exporting manufacturer will accept ingredients that come from milk that doesn’t meet the standard.
Canada’s federal government is funding a team of 16 scientists to try to figure out how farmers can use fewer antibiotics in the chickens, pigs and cows Canadians eat. Antibiotics are used in animal feed to prevent disease and promote growth.
The students received their financial support through the 2011 AABP Foundation-Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund.
The new standards address animal welfare for dairy calves and heifers from birth to freshening across the U.S.
More frequent meals means there is less feed slugging into the rumen, less chance of acidosis and a more stable rumen environment.
This innovative program uses a team approach to improve dairy herd reproduction.
Most death losses were black coated cattle in open feedlots.
Cool, damp spring weather followed by the recent heat means that grasses are at increased likelihood of becoming infected with ergot bodies.
Mike Meier says his pasture-based seasonal milking herd of 110 cows makes more money and takes less work than the old-style dairy.
Previous inspections of the veal operation found recurring violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act that the defendants failed to correct.
Repro Money is team-based and farmer-directed with reproduction at the center of the program.
Good review and refresher for every dairy producer and dairy employee who administers antibiotics to cattle.
Recent research reveals how Kentucky’s dairies regularly keep their somatic cell counts below 250,000.
Cows need shade, air flow and water.
New York dairy program has met or exceeded all of PAACO’s minimum standards
Applications due July 8.
If 400,000 SCC limit would be implemented today, some 8% to 14% of U.S. herds would not be in compliance.
Pre-conditioning first-calf heifers with parlor walk-throughs reduces anxiety and the failure of milk let down.
Delegates to the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) voted 25 for, 26 against a proposal to lower the U.S. Grade A standard to 400,000 cells/ml.
The survey is designed to collect data on current management practices used on heifer ranches.
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.
Re-insemination of cows based on visual signs will usually result in more pregnancies than resynchronization protocols.
A cooperative project among Michigan dairy producers, educational institutions and government is providing practical lesson in controlling Johne’s disease.