Strategic Culling Decision
Strategic Culling Decision By Jaclyn Krymowski for American Dairymen Culling is an ongoing task for every dairy producer, and deciding which cows go and which cows stay has a tremendous impact on profitability. Understanding exactly why cows are actually leaving the herd can turn this mundane, often unpleasant task into valuable strategic insight. Patterns found here can […]
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Lameness in Dairy Cattle
Lameness in Dairy Cattle Lameness is one of the biggest welfare and economic challenges facing dairy herds. Between 80% and 90% of cases originate in the hoof. These cases are generally classified as either infectious, such as foot rot and digital dermatitis, or non-infectious, including sole ulcers and white line disease. Pain from lameness reduces […]
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Breaking the Cycle of Cryptosporidiosis
How to Break the Cycle of Cryptosporidiosis in Your Herd Understanding Cryptosporidium parvum (Crypto) Cryptosporidium parvum (Crypto) is one of the costliest calfhood diseases on dairy farms. It increases treatment costs, slows growth, requires significant labor, and can lead to long-term health setbacks. Conventional colostrum often does not provide enough protective antibodies against Crypto. In […]
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