In recent times, new advancements have emerged to enhance the performance and health of dairy cows. Key areas for the improvement of reproductive management include genetic and nutritional strategies, disease control, precision livestock farming, and optimizing male fertility. Each one of these factors has the potential to impact milk production, cow health, and fertility positively.1… Continue reading Cattle Breeding Strategies For Improving Dairy Cattle Performance
Category: mastitis prevention
Resting areas: What bedding to recommend for dairy cows?
A cow that is reluctant to lie down will spend less time resting and more time standing, which can cause all sorts of problems. See: the consequences of uncomfortable cubicles Weaker cows are the first to suffer from poor cubicles – while they are the ones who really need their rest and comfort.
Successful milking: a milking machine in good working order
A machine that milks well is the farmer’s most valuable tool. It is used more than any other piece of equipment on the farm and is responsible for generating most of the dairy farmer’s income. To remain in good working order, it needs regular maintenance and upkeep. The vacuum should be well-adjusted. Teat cup liners… Continue reading Successful milking: a milking machine in good working order
Successful milking: excellent milking procedures
Milking is an art – but one that can be learned. Every milker should know what to do and when. Each cow should be milked in exactly the same manner, regardless of who is in the parlour that day. Good milking procedures will help keep the number of mastitis cases under control and will limit… Continue reading Successful milking: excellent milking procedures
Successful milking: clean and comfortable cows
The aim of milking is: ‘to collect excellent quality milk as a safe nutritional product for humans, and to keep each cow and her udder healthy and comfortable’. The three pillars of successful milking are: – clean and comfortable cows – excellent milking routines – milking equipment in first-rate working order Comfortable cows give more… Continue reading Successful milking: clean and comfortable cows
The five-point plan for mastitis control
This five-point plan will guide you in your approach to tackling mastitis in a methodical way. It was developed by an international team of udder health specialists, veterinary practitioners, dairy farmers, and experts on communication and human behaviour. The five focus areas are – in no particular order – infection pressure, resistance, milking, treatment and… Continue reading The five-point plan for mastitis control
Five things your farmers should know about mastitis
This is the first of a series of blogs on udder health. This blog serves as an introduction, later blogs will cover practical information and solutions that you as a vet can provide to your dairy farmers. As an introduction, here are five important points they should understand.
No sweat: How to prevent and reduce heat stress in dairy cows
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Heat stress in cows will lead to physical problems caused by a rise in her body temperature. This is due to her inability to lose body heat which can be compounded by an environment warming up her body temperature. Causes of heat stress in cows Heat stress in cows will lead to physical problems caused… Continue reading No sweat: How to prevent and reduce heat stress in dairy cows