Bacterial pathogen challenges are inevitable on dairies. But decreased production isn’t. See how one functional additive helps keep cows on track. Cows are highly effective at converting feed energy into milk and components. But it’s not a set-it-and-forget-it process. When stressors are present this conversion of energy can be disrupted. In the face of challenging situations, cows enter the Stress Response Cascade in which they become systemically inflamed, reduce dry matte

Photo: (from l to r: Mike Parreria, Fernando Valadao and Mike Valadao) Mike Valadao of Valadao Dairy in Hanford, Calif., knew highly pathogenic avian influenza type A H5N1 (more commonly known as bird flu) was coming his way after hearing reports of neighboring dairies experiencing symptoms. He knew it was only a matter of time. Valadao felt confident in his biosecurity measures and management protocols for their 2,200-cow dairy, however he also knew that stopping the spread

Exploring how dairy monitoring technology and hormones can combine for a new level of efficiency. By: Dr. Glaucio Lopes, D.V.M. Merck Animal Health Associate Director, Scientific Sales/Dairy Monitoring – Customer Success Have you ever paused to marvel at the tools you have at your fingertips, especially when it comes to reproduction on the dairy? Where would we be without artificial insemination (AI), sexed semen or embryo transfer (ET)? With each innovation, reproductive met