Dairy cattle calving and neonatal care are critical components of dairy farming that significantly impact animal welfare, productivity, and overall herd management. As the demand for dairy ...

UC Davis researchers have found that acidification can kill H5N1 in waste milk, providing dairy farmers an affordable, ...

I am a new dairy farmer ... of giving birth in cows? [Ndirangu Nicholas, Nyahururu.] Thanks, Nicholas, for reading Smart Harvest and for your good question. The calving process, or parturition ...

A post-calving ... just at-risk cows that are likely to be affected – every farm has its own specific risk factors affecting reproductive health. See also: Uterine disease in dairy cows ...

As the busy calving, followed by 12 weeks of breeding, draws to a close by early February, it’s often a good chance to review ...

Following on from the last article on trace elements and mineral management, let’s have a look at implementing pre-calving vaccination protocols and why these can improve colostrum quality, calf ...

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Teagasc drystock advisor Keith Fahy talks about preparing for spring-calving, focusing on essential equipment, nutrition and safety ‘Cows would ideally be kept with calves for three to four days ...

Effectively managing the transition period for dairy cows is often talked about as being a key area for overall herd health ...