Explore research-based management strategies to enhance Animal Welfare and Herd Health, recognizing the relationship between optimal animal care and the success of dairy business.
En esta charla discutiremos cómo la implementación de programas intensivos de alimentación a terneras de reposición durante las primeras semanas de vida mejora su crecimiento, de qué forma afecta su desarrollo ruminal y su potencial productivo futuro.
Cattle herds in Wisconsin face ongoing challenges from two species of liver flukes—Fasciola hepatica (the common liver fluke) and Fascioloides magna (the deer liver fluke). These parasitic flatworms can cause significant liver damage, reduce animal productivity, and increase the risk of secondary infections, such as Redwater Disease.
“On behalf of intestinal helminth parasites everywhere, I would like to thank dairy and beef producers for hosting us in their cattle and on their pastures this summer. Despite your management efforts, we reproduced inside your cattle.”
One method to improve udder hygiene is removing udder hair, which can trap manure and debris and harbor bacteria that increase the risk of infection and elevated somatic cell counts.
Maneja las inyecciones para animales con cuidado para evitar infecciones, lesiones y que el medicamento no funcione. Herramientas limpias y pasos inteligentes hacen una gran diferencia.
Handle animal injections safely to prevent infection, injury, and medicine failure. Clean tools and smart steps make a big difference.
Working on dairy farms during hot weather presents unique challenges. Heat exposure kills more people annually than floods, tornadoes, lightning, and hurricanes combined.
Los pediluvios o piletas lavapatas son la herramienta de manejo más utilizada para controlar la Dermatitis Digital (DD) en las granjas lecheras.
Al igual que nosotros, los terneros pueden experimentar estrés por diversos factores en sus primeras etapas de vida.
Understanding stressors in calves is key for dairy farmers to keep their calves healthy and growing strong.
Effective ventilation management reduces the impacts of heat stress on milk production.
Deworming is beneficial for beef and dairy operations, provided it is done correctly with effective products. However, due to anthelmintic resistance, relying solely on dewormers is insufficient.
