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Ferappease Reduces Health Challenges and Pain

Ferappease Reduces Health Challenges and Pain

Postpartum Research Shows that Ferappease Reduces Health Challenges and Pain Levels, While Boosting Milk Production COLLEGE STATION, Texas (July 17, 2025) — In a recent University of Florida postpartum study (Santos et al., 2025)*, researchers evaluated the effects of a single dose of FerAppease – a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal Bovine Appeasing […]

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Managing Internal Parasites in Dairy Cattle 

Managing Internal Parasites in Dairy Cattle 

Managing Internal Parasites in Dairy Cattle  Internal parasites are a constant but often overlooked challenge in American dairy herds. While many herds focus on mastitis control, reproduction, and nutrition, parasites, like intestinal worms, begin to decrease productivity behind the scenes. Even when infections aren’t obvious, they can reduce milk yield, slow growth in replacements, impair […]

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Newborn Calf Care 

Newborn Calf Care 

Newborn Calf Care  Dairy calves are more fragile than beef calves and have more health risks early in life.  It is imperative to make sure they get off to a good start and this includes intensive management immediately after birth.  Dr. Pete Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management and Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New Hampshire, […]

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Prevent Parasites Through Grazing Management 

Prevent Parasites Through Grazing Management 

Prevent Parasites Through Grazing Management  Parasites continue to plague many sheep and goat producers throughout the grazing season. Internal parasites decrease growth rates and in high levels can even cause death. However, sheep and goat producers can follow several practices to minimize the impacts to their flock or herd. These practices center on grazing management […]

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