Management

Over the past few months, several cooperatives nationwide have sent letters asking their producer members to use teat dips without NPEs (Nonylphenol ethoxylates), according to dairy producers and field staff […]

Many calf barns rely on natural ventilation to provide clean, fresh air to calf pens.

Digital dermatitis (DD) affects the vast majority of U.S. dairy operations and is the most prevalent infectious claw lesion in intensively managed cattle operations worldwide.

Scientists have developed a faster method of producing an effective vaccine for the devastating animal disease caused by Bluetongue virus (BTV); a virus that has infected and killed thousands of

A “Survey of Mastitis Management on Dairy Farms” was completed by dairy producers in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Florida in early 2013.

When a cow develops mastitis, her behaviour changes and the quality of its milk deteriorates.

Establishing a good weaned dairy calf protocol has a huge impact of the health of the calf, her age at calving, and potentially future milk production.

Grazing corn residues is an economical means of extending grazing and decreasing reliance on stored feeds during the winter months.

The industry has encouraged dairy producers to accurately record disease events to monitor incidence and react in a timely manner to any significant increases.

What do you get when you combine excellent dairy genetics, a dedicated dairy management team and an intimate glimpse into cow activity and rumination time?

When it comes to castration and dehorning procedures practiced by beef and dairy producers, timing is crucial to insure animal welfare and effectivness, says the new Cattle Castration and Dehorning

Respiratory disease in cattle also known as BRD, shipping fever or pneumonia may cost the U.S. cattle industry over $2 billion annually (Powell 2013).

Breeding synchronization protocols evolve rapidly as newer procedures are tested and improvements are made.

Dystocia is defined as delayed or difficult parturition. General causes are fetal-maternal size mismatch, fetal malpresentation and maternal-related causes.

Dairy cattle must calve on a regular basis to maximise profitability.