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%)...

Heat Stress in Dairy Cows

Heat Stress in Dairy Cows. By Heather Smith Thomas. Hot weather can have severe adverse impacts on cattle health and milk production so most dairies—especially in regions with warmer climates—have strategies to try to prevent or reduce heat stress.   Emmanuel Rollin, DVM (Clinical...

Dos and Don’ts for Summertime Cattle Comfort

Dos and Don’ts for Summertime Cattle Comfort. Article provided by Central Life Sciences. Summer is officially underway, marking the beginning of a potentially stressful time for cattle. We all know that temperatures above 80 degrees can be a struggle for animals and humans alike. The warmer summer...

Importance of Minerals for Cattle Health and Fertility

Importance of Minerals for Cattle Health and Fertility. By Heather Smith Thomas. Minerals are essential nutrients.  For example, sodium, chlorine and potassium are crucial to maintain fluid balances in the body and blood.  Sodium chloride (salt) should always be provided because cattle need more...

Changes Coming to How You Access Some Antibiotics…

Changes Coming to How You Access Some Antibiotics…  By Paul Plummer, DVM. PHD Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. As dairy goat producers and enthusiasts there are some significant changes that will be taking place soon regarding how you access antibiotics to treat your goats. It is...

Injuries in Dairy Calves - Prevention and Treatment

Injuries in Dairy Calves - Prevention and Treatment. By Heather Smith Thomas. Young calves occasionally suffer injuries, but some of these can be prevented with changes in management.  Jessica McArt, DVM, PhD, DABVP (Dairy Practice) is a veterinarian in the Ambulatory & Production Medicine Clinic at...