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Simple changes to water access after milking could help dairies better manage heat stress while supporting milk production and fertility.
Some heifers make it to the milking herd, while others fall out along the way. Herd records can help pinpoint where those losses are happening and what may be behind them.
Early-life nutrition helps program the hormonal signals that drive testicular development, with effects that persist well into adulthood.
New thinking on forage particle size suggests the goal isn’t simply getting cows to chew more. It’s helping them spend more time where rumen health may benefit most: lying down.
From fetal programming to fitness checks, every step before loading helps determine how calves perform after they leave the dairy.
When evidence falls short, veterinarians and producers rely on experience, collaboration and careful judgment to manage the complex realities of tick-borne disease.
Not every mastitis test gives the same answer. Learn how to choose the right tool for treatment, prevention and culling decisions.
Heat stress during the dry period doesn’t stop with the dam. It can influence daughters, granddaughters and even great-granddaughters.
Not all fat supplements work the same way, and understanding the role of individual fatty acids can help nutritionists fine-tune fat supplementation for each herd.
Adult flies are only part of the problem. Knowing where they breed, rest and multiply can help you develop more effective control strategies.
Long overshadowed by rumen bacteria, protozoa play important roles in fiber digestion, rumen stability and nutrient supply. These overlooked microbes may deserve a second glance.
Prompt action can help preserve joint function, while delayed treatment may lead to chronic lameness and reduced longevity.
Technology can identify lame cows sooner, but experts say better hoof bath management is what keeps cows healthy in the first place.
Nutrition is playing a bigger role in heat stress management, with yeast, chromium and betaine stepping up as three tools to help ease the impact.
Before adding another product to a nutrition program, you should first define the problem you are trying to solve, understand how the additive works, review the supporting evidence and determine whether the economics make sense.
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Research shows producers can use herd monitoring to identify potential illness up to three days earlier than traditional detection methods.
Do you know how to identify and mitigate the risks posed by common summer pests to ensure a healthy and productive operation?
Weaning creates major shifts in diet, intake and gut function, making rumen stability one of the most important parts of calf health management.
Veterinarian Rachel Loppe shares advice for how producers can handle dystocias while waiting for help to arrive.
Weak udder support and poor teat placement can create chronic management and mastitis challenges.
As heat stress, drought and shifting forage quality reshape cattle nutrition, mineral programs should be adjusted before performance and health begin to slide.
Quick action to control bleeding, limit movement and stabilize the animal can significantly improve outcomes while waiting for veterinary care.
New research shows even low levels of stable flies can trigger cattle bunching and measurable milk losses, making it an early warning sign for on-farm stress.
What you do in the time before your veterinarian arrives can make a critical difference in how easily a prolapse is corrected.
Many farms have detailed treatment protocols in place. However, errors often occur not because protocols are absent, but because employees are trained on how to perform a task without understanding why it matters biologically.
Ammonia can build in calf hutches and affect growth, but small changes in bedding and daily management can help keep levels in check.