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Simple Bolus Treatment Can Support Dry-off
When it comes to drying off cows today, it’s a case of “too much of a good thing.” Cows still milking heavily at the end of lactation...
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- Mar 21
- 1 min
When is the best time to get a cow pregnant?
The optimal time to get mature cows (lactation 3 and greater) pregnant is as early as possible but the results for first-lactation cows,...
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- Mar 13
- 2 min
Calving Cows Need Quiet
The time before and just after calving is the most stressful time in a cow’s life. Because of the stress the cow is under, this period is...
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- Mar 3
- 2 min
Don’t Let These 3 Colostrum Myths Bust Your Calves
In order for calves to get off to the right start they need to be fed at least two quarts of good quality colostrum within the first few...
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- Feb 28
- 2 min
Colostrum: Nature’s answer to naïve immunity
Calves are born into a world filled with bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause illness or even death in these young animals....
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- Feb 24
- 2 min
The Eyes Have It When Detecting Early Calf Respiratory Disease
Detecting the subtle signs of the onset of pneumonia in calves is the best way to assist them with effective treatment, and hopefully...
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- Feb 24
- 4 min
Dial up your dairy's reproduction efficien
Using an automated monitoring system can increase reproductive productivity. Reproductive performance continues to improve across the...
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- Feb 24
- 4 min
Managing Dry Cows to Reduce Mastitis in the Future
Managing the dry cow group is often not a top priority on a busy dairy farm, however it is very important for the future of any farm....
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- Feb 22
- 3 min
Displaced Abomasum: Avoiding the Need for a Tummy Tuck in Dairy Cows
The majority of the health problems and associated veterinary costs for dairy cattle occur within the first 30 days of lactation....
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- Feb 21
- 3 min
What is Going on with Butter Prices?
Retail and wholesale butter prices are very important to everyone in the U.S. In 2022 milk producers received healthy checks for their...
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- Feb 15
- 2 min
This mastitis threat is mounting
No case of mastitis is good, but some causes of infection are easier to control than others. Unfortunately, one particularly difficult...
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- Feb 8
- 5 min
A Holistic Approach to Blood-Based Pregnancy Testing
While different statistics equate to success, one standard measurement most dairies look at is the number of confirmed pregnancies in...
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