As scientists continue to explore the wide-ranging effects of heat stress on the health of dairy cattle, a new study by researchers from the University of Florida, published in the September issue […] Read more
Heat stress in dairy cows damages health of calves: study
Researchers found that heat stress of pregnant dairy cows reduces fetal growth and influences performance and immune development of the offspring
Modifying MUN testing in dairy cow milk
New calibration for milk can improve accuracy of milk urea nitrogen testin
Present in blood, urine, and milk, the chemical compound urea is the primary form of nitrogen excretion in mammals. Testing for urea levels in dairy cows helps scientists and farmers […] Read more
Complex labels decrease dairy product label trust
Consumers may have less trust in food processes that they don’t understand, and animal-based foods may be subject to more uninformed scrutiny than other foods due to consumers’ perception of […] Read more
Experts challenge understanding of transition dairy cow health
Science Notes: Conditions previously thought as indicating poor health may actually be normal, advantageous
For dairy cows, the transition period — the time between a cow giving birth and beginning to produce milk — brings the greatest possibility of health problems. The current widespread […] Read more