Cattle

Chủ Nhật, 08/09/2024

We carry viruses from barn to barn

Postdoc Thea Blystad Klem at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) researches the sources of bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) contagion

Cattle

Don’t play guessing game: Know cow's bodyweight

"Eyeballing" dairy cows to estimate bodyweight risks providing too high or low a dose of antibiotics

6 Differences Between Llamas and Alpacas

At first glance, alpacas may look a lot like their camelid cousin the llama, but there are a variety of differences between these two South American animals.

Efficient technique discovered for isolating embryonic stem cells in cows

Findings could advance cattle production and help study human disease.

Calves need more motherly care

Calves are usually separated from cows right after birth. A new study indicates that they should get more time with their mothers.

Dietary canola meal may boost milk production when fed in early lactation

Canola meal may support increased milk production in dairy cows compared to soybean meal when included in an early lactation ration, says researcher.

A better Charolais herd with in vitro fertilisation

Clara Bruwer, a Charolais stud breeder from Vryburg, is convinced that technology is the optimal way to provide the best possible gene base for her clients

Yeast may boost digestion, reduce health risks for dairy cows on high…

Supplemental yeast in the diets of dairy cows may improve fiber digestion, nitrogen yield and, for cows on a high starch diet, reduce risk of disease

Volatile fatty acids improve growth performance of dairy calves: study

Chinese research shows average daily gain linearly increased for dairy calves with branched-chain volatile fatty acids (BCVFA) supplementation.

Wet weather boosts mycotoxins risks for US dairy, beef producers

Analysis of US feed crops highlights concerns for ruminant producers from mycotoxin presence and levels, says nutritionist.

Dairy farmers offer advice for successful calf programs

Every dairy farm is different, but when it comes to calf programs, there may be more similarities than expected.

Elanco shifts focus on dairy research to address diseases, animal health

Elanco Animal Health shifts dairy portfolio work to cover microbiome-based products, ways to protect or support animal health and a focus on addressing disease