Herd Health
The most common metabolic disease in U.S. dairy cows is ketosis. Research shows one case costs a producer an average of $298.
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.
Ohio State University scientists are looking for SARS-CoV-2 in animals and the environment.
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught the country anything, it’s that there is a tremendous amount of synergy between the circumstances of a pandemic involving humans and those involving animals.
New Research from the University of Illinois finds that diets containing consistent energy levels and a rumen supplement during dry periods may be key, rather than a gradual increase method.
Dairy calves can transmit any number of diseases to their human handlers or those who pet them.
When the FDA issued its final VFD rules back in 2015, they also released a draft guidance for industry offering answers to anticipated questions regarding application of the rules in common and unusual circumstances.
For years, the USDA has used a “tiered” system for claims on vaccine labels, which added complexity to pre-license trials and tended to create confusion for users.
Our editorial team has developed a comprehensive package of content focused on Cannabis and its potential across U.S. agriculture.
At least one-third of Colorado’s 64 counties – encompassing vast stretches of ranchland on the Eastern Plains and Western Slope – lack veterinarians needed to care for sheep, hogs, dairy cattle, and beef cattle.
Eighteen months after full implementation of the new VFD rules for medicated feeds, most veterinarians and other stakeholders have become familiar and comfortable with the process and compliance in routine practices.
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) this week announced the availability of funding to help assure rural communities have sufficient access to livestock veterinary services.
The Heatime system combines one-of-a-kind rumination monitoring with accurate heat detection
Prepare for high-heat and humidity before cows are stressed
New combination respiratory vaccine helps producers upgrade protection against bovine respiratory disease in cattle.
At a point in history when a novel virus dominates the news cycle and impacts our lives daily, another novel virus has emerged in the United States – this time, in the cattle population.
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.
Prevention is a key component to addressing the issue of hypocalcemia, including the subclinical stage.
Norbrook Laboratories, Ltd. announced the FDA approval of Norfenicol® (florfenicol) Injectable Solution.
AgSource introduces KetoMonitor, an economical and convenient tool to predict herd-level ketosis prevalence using monthly DHI test-day milk samples.
Build immunity against the most common form of BVD in persistently infected calves.
Numeric results help dairy producers ensure milk quality and overall herd health in real time.
Digital dermatitis, commonly known as hairy heel warts, is an incurable disease caused by an infectious organism commonly found on dairy operations. Treatment should reduce the pain and maintain the lesion in a “chronic” state that does not worsen.
Is year-round supplementation the answer for your operation? Calculate the cost, keep records and consult your nutritionist or veterinarian to see if the practice aligns with the end goal of more calves and more pounds at weaning.