Mastitis in Goats

Mastitis in Goats. By Ronald J. Ershine - Michigan State University. The organisms that infect the udder of does are similar to those in cows. Coagulase-negative staphylococci are generally the most prevalent and can cause persistent infections that result in increased cell counts and low-grade mastitis with...

Subclinical Mastitis is an Ongoing Battle

Subclinical Mastitis is an Ongoing BattleBy Jaclyn KrymowskiMastitis is an enemy on the frontlines in the battle against dairy health, quality and productivity. The industry has invested millions of dollars’ worth of research into this issue, and we’ve amassed a wealth of information on how to prevent and...

First Defense Tri-Shield® Reduces Rotavirus Shedding in Newborn Calves

 First Defense Tri-Shield® Reduces Rotavirus Shedding in Newborn Calves. Rotavirus disease can intensify within a herd when infected calves shed the pathogen into the environment, exposing and infecting other calves. A recent study by Dr. Andy Skidmore*, in collaboration with Dr. Jan Gawthrop, evaluated...

Working with a Veterinarian for Dairy Herd Health

Working with a Veterinarian for Dairy Herd Health. By Heather Smith Thomas. For best milk production, a dairy herd needs optimum health, fertility, cow comfort, nutrition, etc.  It is important for the dairy to work with a veterinarian on herd health, according to Dr. Steve Hendrick, Coaldale Veterinary...

Hoof Health Starts with the Heifer

 Hoof Health Starts with the Heifer. By Jaclyn Krymowski We all know the value of our youngstock. They are the futures of the herd who will, hopefully, surpass previous generations in terms of performance. Ironically, this is the one group which more often neglected than their elder counterparts. A...

Colostrum Supplements and Replacer

 Colostrum Supplements and Replacer. Article courtesy of Penn State Extension Service.Colostrum products can be valuable tools to increase calf immunity. This article describes the composition and effectiveness of colostrum supplements and replacers.Top of Form Reasons for UseFailure of passive transfer (FPT...

Heifer Replacement Programs

 Heifer Replacement Programs. By Casey Whitlock and Donna Amaral-Phillips - University of Kentucky - College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment. When raising replacement heifers, many management practices during rearing can impact the growth, production, and profitability of heifers when she enters...

Lira Gold® Helping Dairy Producers Excel for Over 20 Years

 Lira Gold® Helping Dairy Producers Excel for Over 20 Years By Steve Weisman Today’s dairy producers are constantly looking for ways to optimize herd health and drive productivity, both of which directly impact their ability to increase milk production and revenues. Feed is typically the...