During late winter and early spring, cattle are prone to a complex set of metabolic problems, pneumonia, and other difficulties that can lead to loss of milk production, expensive veterinary bills, and even the death of some animals. University of Wisconsin-Extension dairy experts offer advice and information to help keep dairy herds healthy. |
News Release:
• Late winter brings potential health problems for Wisconsin dairy cows
Fact Sheets:
• Preventing Abomasal Displacements by R. D. Shaver, Professor and Extension Dairy Nutritionist
• Feed Delivery And Bunk Management Aspects Of Laminitis In Dairy Herds Fed Total Mixed Rations by R. D. Shaver, Professor and Extension Dairy Nutritionist
• Prevention Of Displaced Abomasum by R. D. Shaver, Professor and Extension Dairy Nutritionist
• Rumen Acidosis In Dairy Cattle: Bunk Management Considerations by R. D. Shaver, Professor and Extension Dairy Nutritionist
• Preventing Pneumonia and other Respiratory Illness in dairy barns by Brian Holmes, Professor and Extension Agricultural Engineer
Presentation:
• Troubleshooting Nutritional Disorders – a slide presentation by R. D. Shaver, Professor and Extension Dairy Nutritionist