Proper Dairy Flooring and Mats Improve Cow Comfort and Health
Dairy cows are fine-tuned highly specialized animals that are healthiest and most profitable if they are comfortable. The flooring in dairy barns and stalls is very important so that cows can lie down comfortably, and also have adequate (but not abrasive) traction when walking to and from the milking parlor. You don’t want them slipping […]
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Importance of Genomics for Genetic Improvement in Dairy Cows
The greatest improvements in milk production in dairy cows in the past several decades have been due to genetic selection. We have learned more about genetics in recent years. Research has enabled scientists to look at the genome (complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or individual animal—all of the DNA […]
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UMBIREZ™ Now Available in the U.S. — A Breakthrough in Navel Protection for Dairy Calves
June 25, 2025 –Dairy producers across the United States now have access to a powerful new tool to protect newborn calves from umbilical infections and improve early-life health outcomes. UMBIREZ™, a non-antibiotic, fast-drying navel hygiene product, is now available nationwide through Premier1Supplies Ltd & various veterinary clinics. Developed by NoBACZ Healthcare (a company spun out […]
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