As we begin thinking about weaning calves and deciding which cows might need culling, udder quality and condition are one factor that should be taken in to consideration. There are many factors to ...

On U.S. dairy operations, mastitis remains the costliest disease, driven by expenses for antibiotic treatments and losses in ...

The non-profit group said the cows are "repeatedly milked" with as many as 60 per cent of them developing painful udder infection mastitis. "This infection, coupled with the fact that cows on ...

Anthropic CEO Claims The non-profit group said the cows are "repeatedly milked" with as many as 60 per cent of them developing painful udder infection mastitis. "This infection, coupled with the ...

DairyNZ senior animal care specialist Penny Timmer-Arends says mastitis - inflammation of the mammary gland (udder) in dairy ...

Rising heat and humidity can drive up SCC, but with proactive management and attention to detail, summer doesn’t have to ...

Chapping makes the teat more susceptible to bacterial infections, particularly Staphylococcus ... Producers should dry teats and udders effectively. Cows should not be turned outside on cold and windy ...

have more potential to spread out production costs over more years compared to older cows (6 years plus), and older cows are at a higher risk of having more issues with broken or worn teeth and are ...

As calving season approaches, the cows will show typical signs that will indicate parturition is imminent. Changes that are gradually seen are udder development, or making bag, and the relaxation and ...

UNIONVILLE — The 550 cows at Keith and Deanne Marshall’s Unionville dairy farm would seem to live an enviable life. They eat when they want. They get milked when they want. They have high ...