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Research gets closer to identifying susceptible animals.

We can improve fertility without impacting other production or health traits.

Workshop will review latest topics in dairy genomics

A partnership between two genetic companies has the goal of creating polled cattle in an effort to improve the well-being and health of livestock.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has proposed using polled genetics as an alternative to dehorning. However, there are few polled dairy sires with high genetic merit for important economic indexes.

Price premiums are growing for preconditioned calves in every region.

Presentations review and re-evaluate plan’s tenets.

Use on-farm culturing to determine proper care.

While lameness will never fully be eliminated from the herd, it is possible to make genetic improvements so that future animals can avoid lameness challenges.

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a notice that Canada has updated its ID requirements for breeding cattle entering the country from the United States.

Farmers swipe right on Tudder mobile app to find matches for cows.

Heifers who enter the milking herd with SCM will often have a lower lifetime productivity and profitability in the future.

Participants learn from industry experts, cardiologist and university professors.

Genetic selection goals may have to be adjusted

Reduce the anxiety around using antibiotics.

When harvesting colostrum, it is imperative to keep cleanliness on your mind.

Maintain quality from the cow to the calf.

Clinical mastitis in these cows leads to problems later in life.

The amount and composition of milk produced by dairy cows appears to be more regulated by internal, annual biological rhythms than by environmental factors such as heat and humidity, according to Penn State researchers.

Calves need at least a gallon of quality colostrum as soon as possible after birth.