Climate is is always changing, cows are too. Why heat stress abatement is even more critical The economic impact of … More
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Heat stress Part I: Biggest bang for buck is modifying cow’s environment
“The climate has been changing since the beginning of time. Globally heat stress management is going to get worse. As … More
Udder edema more costly than you think
As cattle transition to milking, a massive udder transformation occurs, even lying time can be affected. As dairy cows today … More
‘We don’t get a re-do’ on pre-weaning calf care
Getting it right from the start is the foundation for everything. No matter how calves are housed — and regardless of … More
Milk quality ROI goes way beyond the bonus
Improve your pay-price with better milk quality (Not just the bonus, milk quality affects individual production, component yield, and total … More
‘Udder Doc’ says environment is tops for milk quality
SAVANNAH, Ga. — High milk production and quality – the 100 x 100 quotient (100 pounds, 100,000 SCC) – is … More
Udder edema is a welfare issue and more costly than you think
A recent review of the literature in the Journal of Dairy Science (Vol. 104, Issue 6) looks at the prevalence … More
Tools Designed to Bring Improved Management of Udder Health
By Doug Savage, Holstein International, October 2020 The costs incurred for treatment and from lost production due to mastitis have … More
Managing dairies through tough times
While dairies re-evaluate costs and protocols, including dry cow programs, fresh cow health is always tops. “Even though we’re all … More
Well-managed bedded pack barns provide cow comfort and flow options
When it comes to bedded pack barns there’s a lot to love and some things to manage; and the rewards … More
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