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Managing Pain at All Life Stages is Key to Cow Welfare, Productivity
Managing Pain at All Life Stages is Key to Cow Welfare, Productivity

Pain can impact cow health and productivity at all stages of life. Management practices to avoid or minimize painful experiences can deliver benefits to animal welfare, productivity and consumers’ perceptions.

Can We Use Technology to Screen for Sick Calves?
Can We Use Technology to Screen for Sick Calves?

By using precision technologies such as automated milk feeders and pedometers combined with machine learning, dairy producers can detect illness earlier and make informed decisions about treatment.

Feeding Behavior Can Signal Issues with Feed Quality, Management
Feeding Behavior Can Signal Issues with Feed Quality, Management

Paying attention to feed-bunk behaviors can alert dairy producers to issues with diet, feed management or delivery that impact health and performance.