Choosing the Right Flooring for Cow Comfort and Hoof Health
Choosing the Right Flooring for Cow Comfort and Hoof Health By Jessica Graham Maintaining healthy hooves is a critical part of managing a productive dairy herd. When a cow experiences foot pain or lameness, her normal behavior can change. She may spend less time at the feed bunk and more time lying down to take […]
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Maximizing Immune Response in Dairy Cattle
Maximizing Immune Response and Health in Dairy Cattle By Heather Smith Thomas Strong immunity and optimum health are very important in dairy cows. They have huge demands on their body for peak performance in milk production and healthy reproduction, along with ability to produce high-quality colostrum for their calves. The goal in every dairy is to find ways to optimize the health of those animals. Dr. Dean Elder, […]
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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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