First Aid in Cattle Health Management for Cattle Farmers
A robust herd health programme for bovines is important for progress in dairy cattle as breeding is seriously impeded and the effects of good management and feeding cannot be felt...
Health Management
Prevention & Treatment of Acidosis in Dairy Cattle and Small Ruminants
In a normal, healthy rumen, lactic acid production equals lactic acid use. Thus, lactic acid is rarely detectable in a healthy rumen. However, a number of different factors can easily...
More Saliva Secretion – Healthy Rumen – Efficient Milk Production in Cows
Excessive Saliva Secretion Based on their digestive anatomy, cows belong to a group of animals known as ruminants. Cows have four stomach compartments, called the rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum. The...
From Feed to Manure: How to Optimize the Chain to Ensure Cow Health and Production – Part 3
It is important to observe cows when they defecate and make note of the quantity, colour and consistency of their dung.
From Feed to Manure: How to Optimize the Chain to Ensure Cow Health and Production
Introduction The farmer must consider that the quality of feed is one of the major factors in the maintenance of cow health. Balanced feeding is not the only key to...
From Feed to Manure: How to Optimize the Chain to Ensure Cow Health and Production – Part 2
Manure observation is one of the most simple and cost-effective methods of digestive examination and can be carried out right on the farm. However it should be noted that the...
Cooling Systems to Protect Cows from Heat Stress
Most of India experiences a severe summer from April to July, with temperatures soaring to about 45 degrees Celsius. In such harsh weather, dairy cows need protection from ambient heat...
Important Sexually Transmitted Diseases from Bulls to Cows
Although the list of diseases that can be transmitted through mating or semen is large, in this article only highlights important and commonly encountered diseases.
Insist on Using Semen from Disease-free and Progeny Tested Bulls for Artificial Insemination
While breeding your cows employing artificial insemination technique, as a consumer it is your right to demand that semen from a disease-free and progeny tested bull be used.