Vaccines are an important tool for disease prevention on a dairy.

During calving time it is important to observe and carefully watch your cows to recognize signs and symptoms of the stages of delivery.

This test generally indicates subclinical or invisible mastitis problems in the herd or individual cows.

In a previous column, we discussed the reasons for routine evaluation and trimming of a cow’s foot in order to properly maintain the weight-bearing surface of the hoof (claw).

Veterinarians and producers are using the ultrasound to gain valuable information regarding dairy cattle reproductive health.