Developing a Healthy Herd
Developing a Healthy Herd Herd health has always been a complex concept to quantify and qualify. It is difficult to breed for, hard to measure as a return on investment, and comprises a myriad of treatment and prevention options. The immune system of each animal is the foundation for longlasting health. Building immunity against the […]
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Feed Additives for Dairy Cows
Feed Additives for Dairy Cows There are a number of feed additives commonly in use in dairies. Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP, Associate Extension Professor, University of Missouri, says that there are some regulations regarding what can be fed, but there are more regulations for what is fed to lactating cows, versus non-lactating cows. “If […]
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What is VCPR
What is a VCPR: And Why Do You Need One? The impact of animal health on a dairy goat herd is important in that it can mean the difference of a very healthy to a not so healthy herd and everything in between. A health veterinary – client relationship is key to a healthy herd. […]
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