CRV – Proudly Helping Producers Achieve the Best Possible Herd

CRV – Proudly Helping Producers Achieve the Best Possible Herd. Article and photos courtesy of CRV. Established in 1874, CRV has held a steadfast belief that better cows are the key to a better life for producers, their herds, and the environment. With over a century of experience as a cattle...

What is a VCPR: And Why Do You Need One?

What is a VCPR: And Why Do You Need One? By Jennifer Bentley - Iowa State University and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist The impact of animal health on a dairy goat herd is important in that it can mean the difference of a very healthy to a not so healthy herd and everything in between. A health veterinary...

Developing the Healthy Herd

Developing the Healthy Herd. By Jaclyn Krymowski.Herd health has always been  a complex concept to quantify and qualify. It is difficult to breed for, hard to measure as a return on investment, and comprises a myriad of treatment and prevention options.The immune system of each animal is the foundation for...

US Vet: Relationship-Based Vision

US Vet: Relationship-Based Vision. By Maura Keller.For decades, dairy producers and others within the dairy industry have turned to the flagship product Quartermaster® Suspension in combating mastitis in cows. Manufactured by the animal health division of WG Critical Care, the recent corporate name change to...

The Impact of Mastitis on Dairy Goats

The Impact of Mastitis on Dairy Goats. By Jennifer Bentley - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist. Mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the mammary gland (udder) and can play a significant role in a dairy goat’s health and longevity in the herd. Not only does mastitis...

Respiratory Diseases and the Youngest Herdmates

Respiratory Diseases and the Youngest Herdmates. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Getting your calves started on the right foot sets them up for a lifetime of success. Though there are many potential hurdles, respiratory issues are one of the most common challenges for the youngest members of the herd.Unfortunately, the...

Mastitis in Dairy Cows

Mastitis in Dairy Cows. By Heather Smith Thomas. Mastitis simply means inflammation and/or infection in one or more quarters of the udder.  Signs of mastitis often include swelling, heat, redness and pain in the udder.  Acute mastitis can cause fever, depression, loss of appetite and weight,...

Iowa State Research On Dairy Goat Kid Disbudding

Iowa State Research On Dairy Goat Kid Disbudding.  By J.K. Shearer and P.J. Plummer - Department Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine College of VBeterinary Medicine Iowa State University.Based upon statistics compiled by the USDA APHIS, 64.4% of goat dairies disbud goat kids.  Most (95.8%)...