Herd Health
The finger pointing and blame for antimicrobial resistance need to end. The time has come to work together, say these scientists.
California processors require dairies to evaluate animal well-being.
New research shows antibiotic treatments of hoof lesions can trigger milk residues.
Milking rations as low as 14% crude protein still yield 90 to 100 lb. of milk/cow/day.
This online tool weights the answers to assess level of risk, depending on how a dairy actually implements antibiotic treatments.
Novus International, Inc., is introducing an innovative program to help dairy producers enhance the comfort and well-being of their herds
New York dairy program has met or exceeded all of PAACO’s minimum standards
New Mexico State University is partnering with Texas A&M and other universities across the country on a $9.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to research bovine respiratory disease and how to reduce its prevalence in beef and dairy cattle.
Good review and refresher for every dairy producer and dairy employee who administers antibiotics to cattle.
Parts of Iosco and Ogemaw counties in Michigan have been designated by officials as a “Potential High-Risk Area” for bovine tuberculosis after a white-tailed deer in Alcona County tested positive for the disease.
Timing the final alfalfa cutting before mid-September offers regrowth opportunities to reduce the risk of winter injury.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.'s (DFA) board of directors and management are taking a series of proactive steps to emphasize its commitment to proper treatment of animals.
A new biological treatment could help dairy cattle stave off uterine diseases and eventually may help improve food safety for humans, a University of Florida study shows.
With varying degrees of success, different supplements – including seaweed - have been fed to cattle in an effort to reduce methane emissions. A new product developed by a Swiss firm is achieving positive results.