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Nutrition’s role in udder and systemic health Ag Proud

WEBNutrition’s role in udder and systemic health. Nutrition and animal health are “joined at the hip.”. Udder health is highly dependent on nutrition, and specific …

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Gut check: Cattle nutrition key to overall performance

WEBGut health is essential for the overall health, well-being and performance of cattle. While the gut is known for digestion and absorption of nutrients, it is also the largest immune organ in the body. A healthy …

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Time to plan for spring herd health management

WEBHere a few tips to direct the nutritional and health needs of cows and calves this spring. 1. Calculate body condition score. Cows need higher-quality feedstuffs during the final trimester and during early …

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Maximize immunity, decrease disease with these five calf health

WEB1. The foundation for a strong, healthy calf really starts with the dam. Her nutritional status is incredibly important. If cows are not in the body condition that we …

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How to identify, treat and prevent seven fresh cow illnesses

WEBThe return of moisture to the cow’s nose is a sign the treatment is working. Prevention: Feed a negative DCAD diet in the dry period. Use pH strips to check urine …

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Feeding for better udder health: A postbiotic approach

WEBThis is where a natural postbiotic feed additive comes in. Research has shown the direct benefits of feeding a postbiotic feed additive to dairy cows on their udder health. 2021 University of Illinois trial. …

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Synergy of B vitamins on transition cow health, performance

WEBDuring the transition period, it has been observed that the supplementation of riboflavin, folic acid, B12 and choline is beneficial for dairy cows. The objective of this …

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Understanding the benefits of chromium …

WEBFeedlot health also directly relates to carcass merit in cattle. Table 2 demonstrates the economic effect that BRD incidence, as evidenced by treatment, has on feedlot performance and carcass traits. …

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Managing udder health is key to minimize production losses

WEBManaging udder health is key to minimize production losses. Robert Fourdraine. October 7, 2021. As management and genetics improve, the average bulk …

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What’s in a healthy cow

WEBA healthy cow is the resulting sum of many parts: a solid nutrition program, exceptional transition and fresh cow care, proper milking procedures, comfortable …

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Defining the basic needs for herd health

WEBDefining the basic needs for herd health. Bret McNabb. July 25, 2016. In order to do this, we must recognize and treat sick animals (individual health) and have a “big picture” perspective on the collective …

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Hoof health: Dealing with foot problems in beef cattle

WEBHoof health: Dealing with foot problems in beef cattle. Dr. Andrew Niehaus of Ohio State University says environmental conditions and genetics are the biggest factors …

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Manure matters: What manure appearance can tell you about cow …

WEBA final comment is: Cattle should be in good health for manure scoring to be accurate. Cattle that are sick or receiving a poorly formulated or mixed ration or other …

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West: Beware the health risks during early season grazing

WEBThese health risks can have varying impacts depending on your range and grazing conditions and your local climate. Bloat is one of the most-talked-about …

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Hoof health: Canadian initiatives and resources for farmers

WEBHoof health problems are effectively detrimental to cow productivity and longevity. Lameness, for example, can cost a farmer up to $350 to treat just one lame …

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Alternative medicine options for common ailments in cows

WEBA second kit, containing remedies for common cow health concerns, is also essential. Beer is known to settle a cow’s stomach and is useful when a cow is not down …

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Udder health in robotic milking systems Ag Proud

WEBManaging teat health. Automated milking gives the producer the ability to treat the udder and teats proactively, preventing mastitis and other acute conditions …

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Health insurance assistance for all ranchers Ag Proud

WEBThe ARP now removes this cliff for 2021 and 2022 and replaces it with an 8.5% out-of-pocket maximum for all enrollees. For those years, the maximum cost for …

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Management tips to help reduce transportation stress Ag Proud

WEBStress in general has negative impacts on live animal performance, reproduction and health. We have pulled together some best practices you can …

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Get the facts for a proper teat dip prescription

WEBDisinfecting teats with an effective post-dip helps the teat close, provides emollients to protect and condition teats, protects against contagious mastitis and, in the …

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Understanding lactation and cow efficiency Ag Proud

WEBWhen cows are moving from mid- to late gestation, energy requirements will increase by 25% and protein requirements by 10%. Early lactating is where the greatest …

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Lilly announces agreement to acquire Novartis Animal Health

WEBUnder the terms of the agreement, Lilly will acquire all assets of NAH for a total purchase price of about $5.4 billion, including anticipated tax benefits. Lilly plans to …

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