Care of Goats in Severe Winter Weather

 Care of Goats in Severe Winter Weather. By Jodie Pennington. Management of mature goats may change only slightly in colder weather compared to routine management throughout the rest of the year. Nothing takes the place of good, routine observations for changes in feed availability, body condition...

Winter Care for Dairy Calves

 Winter Care for Dairy Calves. By Heather Smith Thomas.Dairy calves need extra care in winter.  Dr. Pete Erickson, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New Hampshire, says the most important thing for any calf is to get colostrum as soon as possible.Importance Of Colostrum“We mainly think in...

Have You Checked Your Deworming Protocols?

 Have You Checked Your Deworming Protocols?  By Jaclyn Krymowski. Internal parasites are an unseen, silent enemy present on every dairy around the globe. They are a fact of life for every animal exposed to the outdoor elements, but thanks to our human interactions and domestication we’ve been able...

Producer Profitability Matters, Right?

Producer Profitability Matters, Right?  Article and photos provided by Udder Health Systems, Inc. Life is a complex journey of uncertanties and nowhere is this more true than in the life of a dairy farmer. In an increasingly competitive market,  it is vital for producers to be on the offensive and...

BouMatic RealTime Health Monitoring Solution

BouMatic RealTime Health Monitoring Solution. A health snapshot of your cows on time, anytime. Article and photos provided by BouMatic.Heat DetectionYou will never miss a cow coming into heat! Realtime access to heat and activity data allows optimal insemination choices for the whole herd regardless of stage...

Kidding and Management of Young Kids

Kidding and Management of Young Kids. By Heather Smith Thomas When dairy does are ready to kid, you want good lighting in the delivery area, a clean bucket for water in case you need to assist a birth, a good surgical scrub or bottle of mild detergent for cleaning your hands and the vulva of the doe, an...

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...