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Hoof health: Dealing with foot problems in beef cattle

WEBMost commonly affected are the outer claws on the rear feet and sometimes the inner claw on the front feet,” he says. PHOTO 1: Horizontal cracks growing out and …

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What’s in a healthy cow

WEBA healthy cow is the resulting sum of many parts: a solid nutrition program, exceptional transition and fresh cow care, proper milking procedures, comfortable …

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Defining the basic needs for herd health

WEBImproving any of these will help to reduce disease burden and improve overall health. Separate sick animals from healthy animals – This allows you to both …

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Feeding for better udder health: A postbiotic approach

WEBThis is where a natural postbiotic feed additive comes in. Research has shown the direct benefits of feeding a postbiotic feed additive to dairy cows on their …

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Why body condition scoring matters, even for fall-calving herds

WEBLate summer is critical for assessing BCS on fall-calving cows because the last 60 to 90 days prior to calving represent the time that body condition can be economically …

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Time to plan for spring herd health management

WEB2. Provide proper nutrition to the cow herd. Often, calving occurs well before grass greens up, sometimes several weeks before forage growth is sufficient for herd …

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Forage quality effects on cow health and performance Ag Proud

WEBForage quality effects on cow health and performance. Proper pasture management and having a good understanding of the herd grazing environment are two …

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Alternative medicine options for common ailments in cows

WEBEchinacea is used to stimulate the immune system to resist infection, while St. John’s wort is anti-inflammatory and relieves pain from wounds, burns and nerve …

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Maximizing laboratory diagnostic testing in dairy cattle

WEBThis maximizes the diagnostic capabilities for the dairy herd when faced with a herd health issue. PHOTO 1: A tied-off loop of intestine from a Holstein calf is an easy …

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Nutrition’s role in udder and systemic health Ag Proud

WEBOne area that may not always be linked as directly as it should be to nutrition is animal health. In many cases, we tend to compartmentalize health and …

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Cow-calf rumen health: The foundation for health and performance

WEBA focus on the dam’s rumen health is one of the best bets to ensuring healthier, heavier calves at weaning. Photo by Tyrell Marchant. Cow-calf rumen health: …

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Modulation of transition cow inflammation: Before or after calving

WEBProactive and applicable strategies to modulate inflammation can help dairy producers improve cow health and performance while management is adjusted. The …

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How to identify, treat and prevent seven fresh cow illnesses

WEBThe return of moisture to the cow’s nose is a sign the treatment is working. Prevention: Feed a negative DCAD diet in the dry period. Use pH strips to check urine …

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Real talk: Dairy farmer shares what mental health actually looks …

WEBAt the Women in Dairy Conference hosted by Penn State Extension, Jessica Peters, a dairy farmer from Spruce Row Farm in Pennsylvania, opened up about her …

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Research Review: What does an average veterinary herd health …

WEBThere may be room to engage veterinarians in more discussions around herd performance to use these visits as an opportunity to optimize health, welfare and …

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Managing udder health is key to minimize production losses

WEBManaging udder health is key to minimize production losses. Robert Fourdraine. October 7, 2021. As management and genetics improve, the average bulk …

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Southwest dairies affected by unidentified dairy cow illness

WEBSudden loss of appetite; decreased milk production; thicker, concentrated, colostrumlike milk; a drop in rumen motility; abnormal tacky or loose feces; and fever are …

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Udder health in robotic milking systems Ag Proud

WEBManaging teat health. Automated milking gives the producer the ability to treat the udder and teats proactively, preventing mastitis and other acute conditions …

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Manure gas is invisible and dangerous, but safety is simple

WEBManure gas refers to several compounds formed by the natural decomposition of manure. The most concerning gases are methane (CH 4 ), ammonia …

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Animal Health International, Inc. announces final merger …

WEBLextron, Inc. and Animal Health International, Inc. (AHII), which also did business under the name “Walco,” announced the close of their transaction and …

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