Transition cows

Dairy researchers identifying risk factors for post-partum inflammation
Cornell team working to perfect on-farm test for high-risk cows

Dairy producers, researcher weigh in on how to increase longevity
Production, fertility and replacement rate need to be balanced against economic factors for dairy farms

Canadian Dairy Xpo, DLG launch new American show
The American Dairy Xpo will be based near Burlington, Vermont

Managing older cows
There’s lots we don’t know about how to keep older dairy cows productive

Dry hay can help with dairy transition
Research finds hay can help in some conditions where cows already have acidosis or inflammation

AUDIO: New thinking on health of transition cows
There’s now more concern about fresh cow blood calcium levels after day four post-calving

Updated Dairy Code of Practice released

Every detail counts at Nieuwenhof farm

Experts challenge understanding of transition dairy cow health
Science Notes: Conditions previously thought as indicating poor health may actually be normal, advantageous