Don't just stand there Cows that stand too much may be telling you something about cow comfort in your barn. by Cassandra Tucker The author is an associate professor in the department of animal science...
Höglund is CEO of the Livestock Trust Institute in Raleigh, N.C. Beaver is a board certified veterinary behaviorist and a professor of veterinary medicine at Texas A&M University. Consumers are continually...
by Don Höglund, D.V.M., and Bonnie Beaver, D.V.M. Höglund is CEO of the Livestock Trust Institute in Raleigh, N.C. Beaver is a board certified veterinary behaviorist and a professor of veterinary...
Dietary strategies and anti-inflammatory drugs can minimize swelling, but sometimes inflammation actually works to the cow's benefit. by Barry Bradford and Caroline Ylioja The authors are an associate...
There's no excuse for irresponsible drug use In today's media environment, the mistakes of a single farm can be rapidly broadcast. Understanding allowable drug usage, reading the labels and working with...
There's no excuse for irresponsible drug use In today's media environment, the mistakes of a single farm can be rapidly broadcast. Understanding allowable drug usage, reading the labels and working with...
Heed the saying "measure twice and cut once" when designing or renovating your tie stall. If stalls are sized properly to meet their needs, your cows will thank you. by Emily Morabito and Jeffrey Bewley...
Prompt and proper care during this critical period in a cow's annual life cycle can be considered the foundation on which a cow builds a profitable lactation and provides a healthy replacement. by Gordon...
Design facilities to optimize transition cow comfort Maximizing comfort and minimizing stress are the goals to keep top of mind when designing a transition cow facility. by Gordon A. Jones, D.V.M., and...
Transition pen design considerations are different than those for your typical lactating cow pens. by Gordon A. Jones, D.V.M., and David W. Kammel The authors are a veterinarian who helped design Fair...
Pinpoint cows with an unseen calcium challenge Diagnostic tools provide a window into cows' calcium status. Monitoring subclinical hypocalcemia at the herd and cow level allows for informed decision making....
With the right design, tie stalls can provide excellent cow comfort. If you're milking in an older setup, evaluate what changes could be made to foster comfort and production. by Emily Morabito and Jeffrey...
Spending a little more to design transition cow housing the right way can lead to financial and herd health successes. by Rebecca Brotzman, D.V.M., Nigel Cook, D.V.M., and Ken Nordlund, D.V.M. The authors...
What every transition cow barn needs These four features should be a part of every transition cow barn design. by Rebecca Brotzman, D.V.M., Nigel Cook, D.V.M., and Ken Nordlund, D.V.M. The authors are...
How do your hoof blocks wear? by Paul Merkatoris, Rick Trinko, Josh Pudwill, Karl Burgi and Dörte Döpfer, D.V.M. Merkatoris and Döpfer are with the University of Wisconsin-Madison School...
Solve your transition housing puzzle Well-designed transition barns should include space for cows to rest, eat and calve with minimal disruptions. by Rebecca Brotzman, D.V.M., Nigel Cook, D.V.M., and Ken...
The FDA is tightening antibiotic use in food animal production with a voluntary request to pharmaceutical companies. by Geof W. Smith, D.V.M. The author is at the College of Veterinary Medicine, North...
These four features should be a part of every transition cow barn design. by Rebecca Brotzman, D.V.M., Nigel Cook, D.V.M., and Ken Nordlund, D.V.M. The authors are with the School of Veterinary Medicine,...
The surgical correction of displaced abomasums is not only financially defensible, it's sound animal welfare. by Paul R. Biagiotti, D.V.M. The author is a large-herd veterinarian based in Jerome, Idaho....
