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
catégorie générale: MASTITIS PREVENTION
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Body Condition Score Card
In this document, you’ll learn about the systematic assessment of a cow’s body condition using a five-point scale. Download it now for free!
What Cows Can Tell Us About Farm Hygiene
Hygiene scoring is a good indicator of the infection pressure on the farm: the bacterial load in the environment and the risk of infection. The dirtier the environment, the dirtier the cow – and dirt usually carries bacteria and other potential pathogens. Of course there’s dirt and dirt. Sawdust on the cow’s flanks from… Continue reading What Cows Can Tell Us About Farm Hygiene
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.
UdderSignals® T
This training gives practical procedures for more immunity and less mastitis. Learn to understand miss udder health. She’ll show you 5 success factors: control, resistance, low infection pressure, milking and treatment.
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
Video: Milk Sampling is Key to Mastitis Control
Before doing any diagnostics, make sure to take milk samples first! In this video, learn more about the right steps to follow for successful milk sampling.
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