Heat Stress in Dairy Cows

Heat Stress in Dairy Cows. By Heather Smith Thomas. Hot weather can have severe adverse impacts on cattle health and milk production so most dairies—especially in regions with warmer climates—have strategies to try to prevent or reduce heat stress.   Emmanuel Rollin, DVM (Clinical...

Dos and Don’ts for Summertime Cattle Comfort

Dos and Don’ts for Summertime Cattle Comfort. Article provided by Central Life Sciences. Summer is officially underway, marking the beginning of a potentially stressful time for cattle. We all know that temperatures above 80 degrees can be a struggle for animals and humans alike. The warmer summer...

Importance of Minerals for Cattle Health and Fertility

Importance of Minerals for Cattle Health and Fertility. By Heather Smith Thomas. Minerals are essential nutrients.  For example, sodium, chlorine and potassium are crucial to maintain fluid balances in the body and blood.  Sodium chloride (salt) should always be provided because cattle need more...

Changes Coming to How You Access Some Antibiotics…

Changes Coming to How You Access Some Antibiotics…  By Paul Plummer, DVM. PHD Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. As dairy goat producers and enthusiasts there are some significant changes that will be taking place soon regarding how you access antibiotics to treat your goats. It is...

Injuries in Dairy Calves - Prevention and Treatment

Injuries in Dairy Calves - Prevention and Treatment. By Heather Smith Thomas. Young calves occasionally suffer injuries, but some of these can be prevented with changes in management.  Jessica McArt, DVM, PhD, DABVP (Dairy Practice) is a veterinarian in the Ambulatory & Production Medicine Clinic at...

RE-COVR Making A Return From The Past

RE-COVRTM Making A Return From The Past. Article provided by Kinetic Vet. It’s finally back. RE-COVRTM, a reliable and fast-acting injectable antihistamine that was unavailable for the last two decades, and has returned to the market. Featuring tripelennamine hydrochloride, it allows the producer and...

Hoof Health Management

Hoof Health Management. By Jaclyn Krymowski.Hoof care is an essential part of successful dairying. Cows with a solid base not only stay productive but also have greater longevity in the herd.Analyzing an operation’s hoof care protocol on a routine basis goes a long way to help prevent costly expenses. In...

Dairy Herd Health - Importance of Working with a Veterinarian

Dairy Herd Health - Importance of Working with a Veterinarian. By Heather Smith Thomas. With any dairy operation, it pays to have a good working relationship with a veterinarian who can answer questions and assist in herd health management strategy to help prevent problems.  This is generally more...