Herd Health
USDA is reminding livestock producers that Federal assistance may be available to compensate for weather-related death and other losses.
Livestock producers need to be well aware of exactly what goes into their livestock feed rations.
The Food and Drug Administration decided yesterday to delay its plan to test milk samples for animal drug residues.
FDA will begin on-farm drug testing of milk on 900 dairy farms that previously had drug residues found in meat.
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
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.
Bovine tuberculosis is a contagious chronic bacterial disease that often doesn’t show signs until it has reached an advanced stage, according to USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services.
June’s news that four cows at a Colorado dairy tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB) indicates that the disease is still a threat to U.S. cattle herds, despite the nation’s efforts to eradicate it.
Pfizer Animal Health’s EXCEDE® Sterile Suspension has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of foot rot.
With the January genetic evaluations, a new Total Performance Index (TPISM) formula is being introduced by Holstein Association USA.
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
Metritis, a common reproductive disease, occurs in 10% to 30% of dairy herds. Typically diagnosed during the first 10 days in milk, metritis is associated with other transition and fresh cow challenges.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a seven-year-old dairy cow from British Columbia.
The crew at the Michigan State University (MSU) dairy farm has been able to overcome these obstacles for two consecutive years to be awarded the distinction of being a National Dairy Quality Award (NDQA) Platinum level dairy farm.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.'s (DFA) board of directors and management are taking a series of proactive steps to emphasize its commitment to proper treatment of animals.
Dairy ration changes could be needed with 2009 corn crop. En Espanol.
The majority of operations, 59.2%, hand-fed colostrum to calves from bottles or a bucket. But on average, calves received hand-fed colostrum 3.3 hours after birth. Veterinarians and calf specialists typically recommend feeding colostrum within an hour of birth to optimize absorption of critical nutrients and to transfer immunity.
A coalition of California dairy groups today announced the launch of a statewide program to promote and verify responsible animal care on the state’s 1,750 family dairy farms.
Bonus content: National Milk Drug Residue Datebase FDA May Change Antibiotic Screening in Milk The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that the number of antibiotic-positive milk tankers was just 0.026% for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2009. That’s a decrease of 7% from the previous year.
To help dairy producers better understand Johne’s disease and become acquainted with preventive measures, two online courses -- one in English, and the other in Spanish -- have been developed specifically for dairy producers.
A new study reports that low somatic cell counts and mastitis prevention are key to reducing new clinical cases after calving.
Kent Feeds, Inc. has a new beef and dairy pack to be mixed in cattle rations to increase the nutrient fortification for supporting health and performance.
Mastitis Management, Inc., of Burley, Idaho, has just introduced the newest addition to its patented line of Thrifty Dipper Teat Dip Applicators, the Thrifty 150.