Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 16 2009 09:40
Dairy News- Calf Respiratory Disease
Dairy Newsletter
Calf respiratory disease continues to be a challenge on dairy farms. The newborn calves are often raised in the same barn as the older calves, in a continuous flow situation. This allows for transmission of bacteria and viruses from the older calves to the younger calves through the shared air space. Pneumonia can be minimized by a proper vaccination protocol as well as by maintaining adequate ventilation in those facilities.
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Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 16 2005 10:12
Dairy Calf Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2005
Mycoplasma bovis is a significant emerging pathogen in cattle. There are several strains of Mycoplasma but the most common species that causes disease in cattle is Mycoplasma bovis. When we refer to Mycoplasma in this article we are referring to Mycoplasma bovis. Mycoplasma is a small organism that commonly causes pneumonia, mastitis, ear infections and/or joint problems in cattle. You may have a problem with Mycoplasma in your calves if you see head til... [More]
Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 16 2005 10:02
Dairy Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2005
Special Considerations for First Calf Heifers
One challenge that every dairy farm deals with on a regular basis is bringing first lactation heifers into the herd. These heifers bring their own set of potential and challenges and every farm should have a plan in place on how to maximize the potential of these animals so they do not get culled out of the herd during the first lactation. This article is going to look at several areas of the dairy operation wher... [More]
Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 15 2004 14:54
Talking Transition: Ketosis and Fatty Liver
Dairy Newsletter 4th Quarter 2004
Transition cow management is an important topic in the dairy industry. We all know that it is important for cow's to have a dry period to give the mammary gland time to rest from the milking process and to give the growing calf time to develop. The transition from dry cow to lactating is a big change for the cows. Most of the health problems that cows develop occur around this time. One problem we commonly see in fre... [More]