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...

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...