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Enhanced calving biosecurity pays off
Creating a plan to prevent the spread of disease is crucial when cows and calves are more vulnerable to infection

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

Pro tips for a calving crisis
When is it actually time to call in the vet?

System delivers suite of dairy data every 2.2 seconds
Connecting data to the cloud, not on-site computers helps to increase speed of data interpretation

Solutions available for common calving malpresentations
It requires sharp observational skills and a little know-how

Transition milk continues to show benefits
Improved gut health and reduced mortality are some benefits

Aspirin may ease calving stress in dairy cows
Cows can experience inflammation and stress during calving, which can increase the risk of diseases such as mastitis

The right time for calving depends on your farm — and you
While many producers are calving earlier, some have gone the other way

Success with beef starts at the calf level
A veterinarian says farmers cut back on animal health as a cost saving

Lowering winter beef cow feed costs
There are opportunities to decrease the highest expense on beef farms