ISU dairy and veterinary experts to give update on avian influenza in ruminants
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team will host a second “virtual chat” to discuss the latest information on how Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is affecting dairy cows.
Revolutionizing Dairy Farming: Merck Animal Health’s New Technology Tracks Calf Health Like Never Before!
Discover how Merck Animal Health's SENSEHUB Dairy Youngstock is transforming dairy farming with the first-ever monitoring technology for calves. This groundbreaking tool from birth to 12 months helps dairy producers enhance calf care, improve herd health, and boost overall productivity by using data-driven insights to identify and treat health issues early.
Human Vaccine Slashes TB Transmission in Cows – Milk Safe Again?
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found that a vaccine commonly used to combat tuberculosis (TB) in humans is remarkably effective in reducing the spread of the disease among livestock, offering new hope in the fight against bovine tuberculosis. Published in the prestigious journal Science, this study unveils a potential game changer in the battle to safeguard both animal and human health.
Cattle on low-protein rations may need amino acid supplement to boost milk yield
A series of experiments, which were published in the Journal of Dairy Science, followed, confirming the importance of histidine to maintain milk production and milk protein content when cows were fed diets with reduced protein concentration. Lactating mammals require large amounts of amino acids to support milk synthesis by mammary glands during lactation, Hristov noted. Amino acid metabolism is a critical process for the lactating mammary gland.
Sugar promotes sperm longevity in pig reproductive tract
A new University of Illinois study identifies a naturally occurring sugar that slows the maturation of sperm in pigs, opening up the possibility of extending sperm storage time within the female reproductive tract and increasing the chances of successful fertilization through AI.