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Company Rebranded As Axiota Animal Health

Two of the primary products marketed by the rebranded company are Multimin 90 and Lactipro. The company also announced it has formed a an animal health dairy team.

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Idaho C-Section

This is an excerpt from Dr. Linda Rhodes' memoir. She is in the process of gathering oral histories from other women who were also pioneers in large animal medicine. Read on for more information.

Stay on Top of Neonatal Calf Dehydration
Stay on Top of Neonatal Calf Dehydration

Calves with a hydration status of less than 8% dehydrated and relatively normal mentation can be treated with oral fluid therapy. With severe dehydration – generally above 8% – you likely need to provide IV therapy.

Amino Acids Can Help Cows Beat The Heat
Amino Acids Can Help Cows Beat The Heat

An estimated $2.4 billion is lost annually in livestock production due to the effects of heat stress, including roughly $900 million in the dairy industry.

Livestock Sustainability Gets A Boost From Beef-On-Dairy
Livestock Sustainability Gets A Boost From Beef-On-Dairy

The sustainability impact of beef on dairy is promising, according to research conducted by Texas Tech University, and also provides benefits to both beef and dairy producers.

New Plant-Based Feed Additive Reduces Enteric Methane, Improves Feed Efficiency
New Plant-Based Feed Additive Reduces Enteric Methane, Improves Feed Efficiency

Agolin Ruminant is the first product certified by the Carbon Trust to improve feed efficiency and reduce enteric methane for the U.S. dairy industry.

Tips And Techniques For Post-Mortems
Tips And Techniques For Post-Mortems

Bovine veterinarians share some of their best practices, ideas and recommendations for conducting in-field necropsies effectively and efficiently.

Don’t Lose Another Cow to Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome
Don’t Lose Another Cow to Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome

A highly fatal intestinal disease of adult cows, Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome (HBS), draws concerns from dairy producers, veterinarians and nutritionists, as it is also known as the sudden death disease of dairy cattle.

Optimal Lying Times and Immediate Treatment Combat Lameness
Optimal Lying Times and Immediate Treatment Combat Lameness

Focusing on key strategies such as ensuring optimal lying times, immediate treatment, effective record-keeping and collaborating with key team members can help.

8 Strategies to Reduce Dry Period Mastitis to Improve Reproductive Efficiency
8 Strategies to Reduce Dry Period Mastitis to Improve Reproductive Efficiency

Intramammary infections acquired during the dry period can have a significant impact on milk production, milk quality, herd removal and reproductive performance post-calving.

Does Breeding to Beef Sires Alter Dam Productivity?
Does Breeding to Beef Sires Alter Dam Productivity?

Beef-on-dairy breeding is a growing phenomenon, not just in the U.S., but worldwide.

The Pros and Cons of Using a Colostrum Replacer
The Pros and Cons of Using a Colostrum Replacer

Prepackaged colostrum replacers are an easy way to quickly feed colostrum to a newborn calf. However, while they do come with many benefits, there are a few potential negative aspects of utilizing this nutritional tool.

Dairy Report: California Drought Continues to Impact Dairy Producers
Dairy Report: California Drought Continues to Impact Dairy Producers

The drought out west isn't just impacting grain and livestock producers. It's also impacting California's dairy industry.

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Cleanliness Is Key To Teat Sealant Success

Here are 10 steps to prevent new intramammary infections from occurring during a cow's dry period.

New Lely Quaress Omnia Available For Teat Disinfection, Protection And Conditioning
New Lely Quaress Omnia Available For Teat Disinfection, Protection And Conditioning

The product has proven to have a high microbiocidal efficacy for improved udder health. It is a non-iodine concentrate that can be used in all milking systems.

3 Tips to Ward Off Udder Edema
3 Tips to Ward Off Udder Edema

While udder edema is a common occurrence on dairies, there are several methods to help prevent it from happening.

Do’s and Don’ts for Down Cow Care
Do’s and Don’ts for Down Cow Care

No one wants to have a down cow, but unfortunately it does occasionally happen.

Veterinarians Address Rising Mortality Levels In Dairy Herds
Veterinarians Address Rising Mortality Levels In Dairy Herds

Since the early 2000s, death losses have topped up to 15%, averaging 6% to 8% on many U.S. dairies.

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Facility Focus: Optimizing Resting Behavior

Just because a cow is resting does not mean that she is recovering properly. In order to maximize optimal rest on your facility, analyze these key areas.

The 5 Steps for A.I. Success
The 5 Steps for A.I. Success

There’s no bull about it, artificial insemination has come a long way since its first use in dairy cattle during the late 1930s. While the technology has vastly changed, the basic principles still remain.

While the treatment of ovarian cysts has come a long way over the past few decades, properly diagnosing the type of cysts can still be a challenge.
‘She’s Cystic’: Treating Cystic Ovarian Disorders

Unfortunately, ovarian cysts are one of the most common ovarian dysfunctions in dairy cattle. In fact, approximately one in 10 cows will become cystic at some point in her life.

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High-Protein Starter Improves Dairy Calf Weight Gain, Reduces Slumps At Weaning

A high level of crude protein helps support development of the gastrointestinal system, especially important as calves go through the weaning process.

Whether or not to feed hay to preweaned dairy calves is a longstanding debate, without an absolute answer.
The Pros and Cons of Feeding Hay Early

Whether or not to feed hay to preweaned dairy calves is a longstanding debate, without an absolute answer.

Mycoplasma is a contagious mastitis causing organism that can easily be passed from cow to cow.
Double-Down To Keep Mycoplasma Mastitis Out Of The Herd

Classic symptoms involved with Mycoplasma mastitis include multiple quarters infected, dramatically decreased milk production, and milk secretion with sandy or flaky sediments in watery or serous fluid.

While it’s not easy to decide who stays and who goes, it’s important to remember that there comes a time when a cow should be removed from the herd when higher profits are expected from her replacement.
The Importance Of Knowing Why She Left the Herd

To better understand why certain cows are leaving the herd, it’s important to know the two categories of culling – voluntary culling and involuntary culling.

The tour at EZ Acres conducted earlier this summer was organized by the Farm Journal Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that advocates for agricultural research and global food security.
Sustainable Dairy Farm Thrives With Science

For their work and dedication to sustainable farming, the McMahons have received numerous honors over the years. In 2018, Dairy Management Inc. recognized the McMahons with its U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award.

What In The World Is Ano-Genital Distance?
What In The World Is Ano-Genital Distance?

Dairy researchers may have unearthed yet another factor that affects productivity and profitability.

A fitted and well-applied block allows the cow to walk comfortably and remains in place while the damaged claw heals.
8 Blocking And Trimming Tips For Dairy Cow Hoof Health

Sanitation, nutrition, hoof trimming and proper animal handling contribute to lameness prevention. But when a cow’s claw becomes infected or injured, timely blocking promotes healing, cow comfort and milk production.

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A Pound Of Prevention For Hypocalcemia

Prevention is a key component to addressing the issue of hypocalcemia, including the subclinical stage.

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Testing provides a scientific basis for treatments and management decisions to address diseases.
The Critical Role Diagnostics Play In Cattle Disease Control

Testing provides a scientific basis for treatments and management decisions to address diseases.

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Salmonella infections commonly appear as gastro-intestinal issues; however, S. Dublin most often presents in calves as a respiratory illness.
Troubleshooting S. Dublin In Dairy Calves

While Salmonella Dublin can be a problem in adult stock, it has increasingly become a health issue affecting the long-term, potential productivity of calves.

Study Addresses M. haemolytica Vaccination And Lost Milk Production
Study Addresses M. haemolytica Vaccination And Lost Milk Production

Elanco recently completed a randomized clinical trial to evaluate changes in milk production following vaccination of lactating dairy cows for M. haemolytica.

Get a Better Handle on Digital Dermatitis
Get a Better Handle on Digital Dermatitis

While there may not be a cure for this lameness causing disease, digital dermatitis can be easy to manage if you know what to look for.

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council is focused on bringing together all sectors of the dairy industry – producers, consultants, academia and allied industry professionals – for improved reproductive performance.
DCRC Announces 2020 Webinar Series Schedule

Mark your calendars for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) 2020 webinar series.

For more information and to register online, visit Washington State University’s Veterinary Extension Website.
Partnering for Dairy Antimicrobial Stewardship

A Conference for Farmers and Veterinarians in the West

“Black” is Not the Only Goal in Beef-on-dairy Breeding
“Black” is Not the Only Goal in Beef-on-dairy Breeding

Simply producing a black calf if not enough if the dairy industry wants to make permanent inroads into successful crossbreeding.

Israel is a world leader for milk per cow and in applying technology to achieve greater management precision.
Learn dairy from the leaders

Israeli Dairy School offers unique insights on modern production systems in a historic setting.

Next year’s DCRC Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 10-12, in Madison, Wis.
Repro Technologies, Genetics, Headline DCRC Annual Meeting

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) members from 28 states and six countries gathered in Pittsburgh, Nov. 13-14, for the group’s annual meeting.

Greenhouse gas sources as contributors to total emissions (CO2-eq) per kilogram of energy-corrected milk. A value of 0.01 for feed and crop input transport carbon dioxide is not shown.
More Efficient Dairies Reducing Environmental Impacts

As U.S. dairies apply modern production practices to produce milk more efficiently, they’ve significantly reduced inputs and greenhouse gas emissions per unit of output..

“Shaping the Future” is the theme of the 2020 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference.
DCHA to meet April 7-9, in Madison, Wisconsin

Producer panels, presentations and breakout sessions will feature timely, care- and profit-enhancing topics, such as immunity, pain control, internasal vaccines, heifer development, calf nutrition and more.

A horned bull from a control group is flanked by two hornless offspring of a genome-edited bull.
Genome-Edited Bull Passes on Hornless Trait to Calves

Study Sheds Light on Future of Genome Editing in Livestock

Andy Skidmore, DVM, PhD, a member of the Lallemand Animal Nutrition Ruminant Technical Services team, joins Dr. Michael  Steele as webinar presenters.
DCHA Webinar: Healthy Gut, Healthy Calf, Healthy Future

“Manage calf health through the gut” headlines Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) next webinar.

The Israel Dairy School has a special session planned for US dairy farmers January 5-11, 2020.
Visit Israel, Learn about Dairy with an MSU Twist

An intriguing opportunity to combine your interest in dairy management with a visit to historic Israel.

The Technology Transfer Session will take place during the NMC Annual Meeting, Jan. 28-31, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.
NMC Seeks Manuscript Submissions

Research highlights milk quality, udder health, mastitis research.

DCWC webinars are geared toward dairy farmers, veterinarians, consultants, industry, Extension/academia, and government representatives interested in many aspects of dairy cattle welfare.
DCWC Webinar Addresses Down-Cow Care

The Dairy Cattle Welfare Council’s (DCWC) Webinar Series continues this August with a session titled “Forming High Performing Down Cow Care Teams.”

The DKC is designed for veterinarians, agronomists, technicians and ranchers from the milk production sector.
Dairy Knowledge Center Launches

The Dairy Knowledge Center (DKC) provides an online global platform sharing the latest improvements in research and management in dairy production.

The ideal stocking rate would minimize fixed costs per head without negatively affecting milk production, reproduction and overall cow welfare.
Mimic Nature (Where You Can)

Dairy management systems that facilitate natural cow behavior could improve health, reproduction and productivity.

This is the first year of the DCRC Scholars program.
Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Announces 2019 Scholars

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council selected Megan Lauber, a master’s degree student at the University of Wisconsin, and Alexandre Scanavez, a doctorate student at Kansas State University, as the 2019 DCRC Scholars.

Funding for the NMC Scholars program comes from NMC members’ and supporters’ generous contributions.
NMC Begins Search for Scholars Applicants

Four graduate students will earn trip to annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.

When You See Blood in Scours
When You See Blood in Scours

Bloody scours in calves is never a welcome sight, but diagnosing the source can help with treatment and preventing future cases.