Abomasal Ulcers in Dairy Calves
Abomasal Ulcers in Dairy Calves Abomasal ulcers occur when there is a loss of epithelium from the surface of the abomasum. These erosions vary from mild to severe, and categorized into four groups–non-perforating with minimal clinical signs, non-perforating with significant blood loss (blood seen in the feces), perforating with localized peritonitis, and perforating ulcers with […]
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The Salmonella Dublin Prevention Checklist Every Farm Needs
Learn how to help prevent and manage outbreaks from this endemic serotype of Salmonella. Article and Photo courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA. The Salmonella enterica serotype, Salmonella Dublin, has become famous for its endemic and natural antibiotic-resistant tendencies throughout U.S. dairy herds. Linda Tikofsky, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Ángel Abuelo, DVM, Michigan State University, outline information all dairy […]
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Maximizing Dairy Production with Bagged Silage
Maximizing Dairy Production with Bagged Silage Dairy farmers are bagging silage to reduce spoilage by up to 30%, increase nutrient value and milk production, improve herd health, and potentially earn environmental carbon credits. For dairy farmers, “good feed promotes good production” is a guiding principle that has a direct cause-and-effect impact on milk tank volume. […]
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