Cattle

Thứ 2, 25/11/2024

Heat stress alters mammary gland, dairy calf performance

Lack of cooling during summer may reduce milk yield of lactating cows by 20 lb. per day.

Cattle

Systems project examines sustainability of Iowa cow/calf sector

Competition from volatile grain prices and recreational land uses in Iowa has reduced pasture and forage area by more than 2 million acres -- an 88% decrease

Spiced-up ration may improve cattle health

Research at New Mexico State University's value-added agriculture center examining use of chili pepper byproducts to treat inflammation in livestock.

Midwest cattle face potential heat stress

Seven-day forecast shows above-average temperatures in parts of Nebraska and Iowa, with heat indexes that will reach critical heat stress emergency.

Benefits of sheep grazing systems examined

A recently announced project is studying the effectiveness of grazing sheep on solar farms, keeping weeds and vegetation under control beneath

Heat, runoff heighten risk of blue-green algae in farm ponds, lakes

Cyanobacteria is toxic to livestock and other animals, according to Kansas State veterinarian.

New method increases genetic selection efficiency

Although developed for use in any species, new breeding parameter was tested in dairy cattle because of the volume and quality of available data.

Proper cattle nutrition may differ due to operations goals

In any cattle operation, whether it is a feed lot setting or a cow/calf operation, various factors are important when considering how to maintain animal health

Discovery links rumen microbes to methane emissions

Heritable subset of core rumen microbiome dictates dairy cow productivity and emissions, according to new research.

Organic selenium may support cows through heat stress trials

Supplementing dairy cow diets with organic selenium during a heat stress challenge may limit oxidative stress damage, boost milk yield and improve total