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...
Every hour of the day counts; don't let time spent in the holding area become a detriment to cow health and comfort. by Hoard's Dairyman staff A row of positive pressure ventilation tubes can evenly distribute...
What's new in transition feeding? by Michael F. Hutjens The author is a professor emeritus of animal sciences at the University of Illinois, Urbana. At the ADSA (American Dairy Science Association) meeting,...
We're all influenced by two factors: genetics and the environment. Genetics are preset, but how we feed our calves influences their future potential. by Hoard's Dairyman staff You scoured the latest proofs...
"Animal signals . . . Really?" Resources Resources from Animal signals . . . Really? from page 30 of the January 10, 2016 issue of Hoard's Dairyman. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signal Rendall,...
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...
"Animal welfare should not forget learning" Resources Resources from Animal welfare should not forget learning from page 780 of the December 2015 issue of Hoard's Dairyman. Knowlton, K., Martel, C. USDA...
At birth, the majority of calves will only absorb 30 to 35 percent of the immunoglobulins they consume. Clean colostrum helps ensure antibodies get to the gut before bacteria has a chance to shut absorption...
Maximize heifers' udder health by Amy Harding, Steve Nickerson, Felicia Kautz, Lane Ely and David Hurley The authors are in the University of Georgia's Animal and Dairy Science Department. Bred heifers...
"The comfortable cow is an illusion" Resources Resources from The comfortable cow is an illusion from page 735 of the November 2015 issue of Hoard's Dairyman. www.saputo.com/uploadedFiles/Saputo/investors-and-medias/press-releases/2015/2015-06-01_ANIMALWEFARE_PRESSRELEASE_EN_FINAL.pdf....
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...
Resources from Drill down on your diets from page 692-693 of the October 25, 2015 issue of Hoard's Dairyman. Section 1: Rumen function • Carbohydrate Nutrition and Manure Scoring, Part II: Tools for...
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...
Calculating manure's price tag Manure is no doubt a useful by-product, but one must realize the time and money it takes to get it from the cow to the field. Funding for the project was provided by a USDA-RME...
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...
