Herd Health
Vaccine-adverse reactions: How to minimize the lumps and bumps
Vaccinations are meant to help prevent and treat disease. However, adverse reactions can range in severity from mild temporary lumps and bumps to sudden systemic anaphylactic shock with fluid accumulation in the lungs and death.
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Differentiating mastitis from teat sealant residue at freshening
Correctly differentiating mastitis from teat sealant residue is important to minimize unnecessary interventions and to make sure we’re using antibiotics judiciously on farms.
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Estimating return on investment of 3D cameras in dairies
Economic advantages of adopting 3D imaging technology (3DIT) on dairy farms and analyzing key areas of savings and potential return on investment (ROI).
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Controlling bedding pathogens can reduce environmental mastitis
Recycled manure as bedding is an inexpensive and sustainable option. It is also an option that does not put the cows at greater risk for mastitis and higher somatic cell count when mastitis-causing pathogens can be safely and effectively controlled.
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Dairy herd in Colorado tests positive for HPAI
Mandatory testing for interstate cattle movement begins today.
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USDA mandates influenza A testing for interstate movement of dairy cattle
Effective April 29, these mandates for testing and reporting of results are intended to further protect livestock from the threat of HPAI.
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The perfect marriage: Oral plus injectable trace minerals
The transition period can be stressful and is generally accompanied by an increased demand for trace minerals for fetal growth, colostrum/milk production and to support a challenged immune system.
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