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Risks of inadequate fiber in the diet – Dairy

WEBRisks of inadequate fiber in the diet. Fiber in the diet provides an important role in rumen function and digestive health. The varying levels of digestibility of fiber are due, in part, …

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Herd Health – Dairy

WEBA footbath is one of the most important tools used on dairy farms to prevent lameness and maintain hoof health. When used properly and paired with a disinfectant, a footbath can …

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Health – Dairy

WEBDiarrhea, or scours, accounts for over 50% of illnesses in preweaned calves, contributing to 32 percent of all deaths in calves (USDA NAHMS 2014 Preweaned Calf Component …

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Resources for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 …

WEBHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus is an emerging issue that poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of dairy herds. HPAI, primarily known for …

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Hoof health & nutrition of dairy cows – Dairy

WEBIt is very important to balance dietary copper and zinc because too much zinc prevents proper copper utilization and storage in the cow’s body. Vitamins. Biotin, one of the B …

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Hoof health starts with the heifer – Dairy

WEBHoof health is essential for not only the overall health of the animal, but also for her welfare. Digital dermatitis (DD), or hairy heel warts, is an extremely painful condition for …

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Dairy Cow Stress and Strain: Impacts on Reproduction – Dairy

WEBStress: a force that results in a biological response. Strain: the animal’s response to that stress. When dealing with cattle, we must remember that they are a prey species and …

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Hoof Health & Housing – Dairy

WEBHoof Health & Housing. Written by Greg Blonde and AERICA BJURSTROM. Dairy cow housing facilities are a double-edged sword regarding hoof health and lameness. Built …

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Fresh cows: Finding the sick cow – Dairy

WEBThe focus point of any herd health program has to be on the early detection of sick fresh cows so that they might receive prompt medical attention. More than 35% of all dairy …

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VIGOR vitality score aids in calf care – Dairy

WEBBy giving a score of 3 to 0 within the 10 categories of VIGOR (visual appearance, initiation of movement, general responsiveness, oxygenation, and rates), and adding them …

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WEBUW–Madison Extension Dairy Program curates HPAI resources for WI dairy cattle. April 8, 2024 –UW-Madison Extension Educators created an HPAI factsheet with …

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Robotic milking farms and digital dermatitis – Dairy

WEBDigital dermatitis, commonly known as hairy heel warts, is a common infectious foot disease that causes lameness in cattle and often leads to decreased milk production, …

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Stepping up your footbath management game – Dairy

WEBDigital dermatitis, commonly known as hairy heel warts, is a common infectious foot disease that causes lameness in cattle and often leads to decreased milk production, …

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Economics of Dairy Cattle Hoof Health – Dairy

WEBLameness is commonly identified by locomotion scoring, but it can be difficult to detect until clinical signs are present. There are ranges in the literature stating that a case of …

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Fresh cows: Milk fever – Dairy

WEBTo meet this demand, the cow utilizes the calcium from her diet and mobilizes stored calcium from her bones. Milk fever occurs when blood calcium levels are depleted faster …

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Cow fertility in the post-genomic era: progress, challenges, and

WEBMilk production per cow, per lactation, has steadily increased over the last 60 years. Roughly 60% of that progress is associated with genetic progress, and 40% is credited …

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Animal care starts with calf care – Dairy

WEBManagement is one of the main factors influencing calf health and survival and management success is measured in healthy, growing calves. Based on current US …

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Recording Hoof Health Events – Dairy

WEBThe sheer volume of information collected on a dairy farm may seem daunting to keep track of, but proper recordkeeping can play a vital role when making decisions. One area that …

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Check Your Corn Silage Processing During Harvest to Ensure

WEBGetting Started. Fill your pan (3/4 full) or bucket (1/2 full) with water. Grab 2-3 representative handfuls of the harvested crop and add to the pan or bucket. Next you …

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