Climate is is always changing, cows are too. Why heat stress abatement is even more critical The economic impact of … More
Category: cow comfort
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
‘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
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
Northern cows experience ‘acclimation’ heat stress, angling fans downward helped
It’s March, and even in northern climates, those bouts of warm weather and rising humidity are just around the corner. … More
Magic number for ‘happy feet’ and other lameness prevention tips
“Keeping cows off their feet is probably the single most important thing you can do,” said Lowell Midla, VMD, MS … More
Tackling lameness across all housing systems
“Lameness is a huge animal welfare problem — globally — across all dairy systems,” says Dr. Nigel Cook, University of … More