Cattle
Joined up approach to antimicrobial resistance in US cattle production urged
Lubbers said it was important to tailor antimicrobial stewardship for beef production, given the fact it is very different to pork and poultry farming.
- Netherlands moves forward on 'insects as feed' research
- Dairy sensor tech looks to assess milk components
- Seaweed feed additive may reduce methane emissions
- Examine cattle for signs of foot rot
- Blended feed additives may provide antibiotic alternative for growing cattle
- Hemp ingredients still not approved for use in animal feed
- Dairy cows on canola meal diets may outperform those on soybean meal
- 4 useful phone apps and technology for herd management
Cattle
Controlling internal parasites may improve beef carcass quality
Study shows extended-release dewormer can lead to lower feedlot morbidity and improved carcass quality.
Guidelines aim to improve reporting on livestock trials
The reporting guidelines can be found at the Meridian website, housed by the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine, which is a clearinghouse for reporting
Making ruminant farming part of the climate change solution
Swiss agtech start-up, Mootral, is awaiting the result of scientific trials and commercial pilot projects before fully launching its methane reduction product
Michigan identifies new cattle herd with bovine TB
Alpena county herd is within state's modified accredited zone for bovine tuberculosis management.
Cattle preconditioning programs add to bottom line
Extension specialists describe how preconditioning programs add to cow/calf operation's bottom line and improve return on investment.
Cow/calf producers reminded to conduct bull soundness exam
Spring-like weather means cow/calf producers need to get bulls ready for the upcoming breeding season.
Study Starch source influential in dairy cow diets
Corn processing and reduced crude protein degradability may influence milk ethanol stability, say researchers.
Can mastitis treatment affect gut microbiome in dairy cattle?
Mastitis infusions probed for links to antibiotic-resistant bacteria in intestinal microbiome of dairy cattle.
Coordinated action needed on mastitis
Noting that prevention is better than cure, global dairy experts convene in Denmark to discuss managing udder health and reducing antimicrobial use.
Project targets heat-stressed dairy cows
Along with matching funding from industry, $1.47 million project at Cornell to study dairy cows' ability to withstand heat stress.
Dietary fat may be key to dropping dairy cow GHG emissions
Adding supplemental fat to dairy cow diets may reduce cows’ methane yield regardless of grain used in the diet, say researchers.
Better protein labelling of dairy feeds required, says Irish group
To reduce costs and the potential environmental impact of a cow’s diet, farmers need a better indicator of the protein content of their feeds