Cattle

Thứ 2, 25/11/2024

Can mastitis treatment affect gut microbiome in dairy cattle?

Mastitis infusions probed for links to antibiotic-resistant bacteria in intestinal microbiome of dairy cattle.

Cattle

Supplementing diets for pastured-raised dairy cows may boost milk yields

A blended, yeast-based additive may improve dry matter intake and milk production for pasture-raised dairy cows facing heat stress conditions, say researchers.

Genomics link beef cattle to production environment

Grant issued in 2015 starting to match cattle to specific environments in U.S.

Muddy pastures interfere with livestock grazing

Compression from tires and ruts from cattle or horse traffic can permanently damage pastures, and heavy rainfall can worsen that damage.

Infrared tech may support cattle herd improvement

Science-driven system opens new doors for optimizing feed efficiency.

Beef production accounts for 3.3% of U.S. GHG emissions

The research team completed a comprehensive life-cycle analysis quantifying the resource use and various environmental emissions of beef cattle production

Cutting methane emissions in cattle

Researchers from Mexico and Colombia examined the influence on methane production of including tannins and saponins in the diets of heifers.

Corn processing method may boost cow growth, energy

Increasing high moisture corn in diets improves growth efficiency and net energy, finds study.

Modified grazing may benefit cow/calf producers

Modified intensive early stocking may improve several performance measures for both cows and calves.

Veterinary study aims to reduce calf pain during difficult births

Dr. Jennifer Pearson, a veterinarian pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM)

Encapsulated additives may boost meat tenderness in feedlot cattle

Adding a blend of encapsulated feed additives with clove and rosemary essential oils may improve the tenderness of meat from grain-fed cows without changing

Flaxseed additives may boost dairy cow health, milk production

Adding rumen-protected flaxseed to dairy cow diets may improve health, increase the nutritional value of milk and boost milk production, says researcher.