Division of Extension
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.
Milk fever (hypocalcemia) is a common disorder than can occur is cows following calving. During this time, the demand for calcium in the body is high to support mammary function and milk production. When a cow is unable to meet these demands, she can develop milk fever.
[Listen to this 3-minute podcast] Research has shown cows love using brushes. A study found that lactating cows were willing to push heavy gates to get access to an automatic rotating brush, indicating that having a brush was important to them.
In this presentation, Leonard Polzin, Extension Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist, covers what producers need to know for the 2025 DMC sign-up. He walks through changes and discusses the DMC decision tool that helps producers decide on the level of coverage necessary.
Fresh cow diseases such as ketosis, milk fever, displaced abomasum, retained placenta, metritis, and mastitis have a huge impact on the overall health of an animal. In addition to the health of the animal there are other factors including lost milk production, longer days to cycle and get pregnant, plus the cost to treat these fresh cow diseases.
Dr. Catie Cramer, Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University, discusses stressors associated with transport date (WI and US) from a fit-for-transport survey conducted by Colorado State University and offer some ways to mitigate transport stress.
Early detection and treatment of sick cows are essential to minimize negative impacts.
Estrés Térmico en Terneros Lecheros: Avances Actuales y Estrategias de Prevención Presentador Resumen Presentador Dr. Jimena Laporta Profesora asistente e investigadora en fisiología de la lactancia del departamento de Ciencias animales y lecheras Universidad de Wisconsin – Madison Resumen El estrés térmico es una amenaza constante para la salud y el bienestar de los terneros […]
Enfermedades metabolicas en las vacas lecheras Presentador Resumen Presentador Dr. Eduardo Rico Profesor asistente de Medicina poblacional, Agricultura sostenible y Seguridad alimentaria Universidad de Pennsylvania, facultad de Medicina Veterinaria Resumen La cetosis es una enfermedad que afecta a las vacas lecheras después del parto. Se caracteriza por un déficit de energía en el cuerpo, lo […]
La importancia de una adecuada aplicación y manejo de productos de salud animal en el ganado bovino Presentador Resumen Presentador MSc Alison Pfau Educadora regional bilingüe de sistemas de producción lecheros Universidad de Wisconsin – Madison, División de Extensión Resumen La salud animal es un aspecto fundamental en la producción ganadera. Los productos de salud […]
Dealing with a down cow can be frustrating, however with proper procedural practices in place, you will equip your team with the attitude and skillset to handle the situation.
Importancia de la interaccion humano-animal en sistemas de producción de Ganado Presentador Resumen Presentador Dr. María Camila Ceballos Profesora asistente de la facultad de Medicina Veterinaria-Bienestar y comportamiento animal Universidad de Calgary CA Resumen La interacción humano-animal es un aspecto fundamental en los sistemas de producción de bovinos. Un manejo adecuado y respetuoso de los […]
This infographic will help you better understand if your dairy cattle are fit for transport.
