Cattle
Seaweed slashes methane production in first live study with cows
Scientists now have in vivo evidence that Asparagopsis seaweed can reduce methane emissions from dairy cows, providing further support for the use of this
- Supplemental sodium acetate may boost milk fat
- Traceability, data offers key to reducing deforestation risk from beef product trade
- Study leads to more accurate estimates of methane emissions
- Study: Feed supplement reduces GHG emissions from cows
- New cattle genes tied to feed efficiency
- Systems project examines sustainability of Iowa cow/calf sector
- Spiced-up ration may improve cattle health
- Midwest cattle face potential heat stress
Cattle
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
New app estimates BRD prevalence of herd
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the most significant illnesses affecting the health of preweaned calves.
Making dairy cow stall beds more comfortable
Study indicates cows with more bedding, especially those in long stalls, tend to be more comfortable.
Rumen-protected glucose seen to boost milk production in transition dairy cows
Supplementation of rumen-protected glucose (RPG) may be a useful dietary strategy to improve energy balance in transition dairy cows.
Automated milking system requires new approach
Feeding management for cows housed in facilities with automated milking systems is different than for herds using parlor-based milking systems.
Mastitis control programs sought for organic dairy herds
Organic dairies can benefit from gaining a greater understanding of the factors affecting the probability of mastitis the development of control programs, say r
MAP protein may aid battle against Johne's disease
Vaccine investigators use Johne's disease-causing bacterium's own protein against it.