Vaccinations for Dairy Cattle
Vaccinations for Dairy Cattle Dairy cattle are generally on a different vaccination schedule than beef cattle, mainly because most dairies calve year-round, rather than a defined calving season. Most vaccinations are based around when a cow will calve, and this may be any time of year—and newborn calves receive their first vaccines when they are […]
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Importance of Barn Ventilation
Heat Stress in Dairy Cows – Importance of Barn Ventilation 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. Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP, Associate Extension Professor, University of Missouri, says we […]
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Coccidiosis in Dairy Cows
Coccidiosis in Dairy Cows By Heather Smith Thomas Bovine coccidiosis is one of the major diseases in young calves. It can quickly and easily spread, and can have devastating effects on calves. Coccidiosis occurs wherever cattle are raised; all adult animals harbor some of these protozoan parasites and shed a few in their feces, but […]
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