Heat stress alters mammary gland, dairy calf performance
Lack of cooling during summer may reduce milk yield of lactating cows by 20 lb. per day.
Yep dairy cows really love water beds When dairy cow water beds first appeared in the late 1990s, it was understood that it’s important for a cow to lie down, but mostly, cow beds were simply
Canada: Cattle feed tools shed light on ingredient nutrition, value A set of new, online tools is aimed at making information about nutritional components in cattle feed and the economic value of feed or feed ingredients more
Seaweed slashes methane production in first live study with cows Scientists now have in vivo evidence that Asparagopsis seaweed can reduce methane emissions from dairy cows, providing further support for the use of this
Supplemental sodium acetate may boost milk fat Adding sodium acetate, but not calcium butyrate, to the diets of dairy cows may improve milk fat yield and concentration, say researchers.
Traceability, data offers key to reducing deforestation risk from beef product trade Increased cattle production in Brazil may raise the risk of deforestation to meet feed needs; however, increasing industry transparency and cattle tracking
Study leads to more accurate estimates of methane emissions A study by an international consortium of researchers has found that revised methane emissions conversion factors for specific regions are expected to improve
Study: Feed supplement reduces GHG emissions from cows Livestock emissions are a considerable contributor to greenhouse gas emissions however, until recently, there has been no commercial, scalable solution
New cattle genes tied to feed efficiency Study pinpoints 19 genes linked with feed efficiency, which could help reduce carbon footprint of cattle farming.
Systems project examines sustainability of Iowa cow/calf sector Competition from volatile grain prices and recreational land uses in Iowa has reduced pasture and forage area by more than 2 million acres -- an 88% decrease
Spiced-up ration may improve cattle health Research at New Mexico State University's value-added agriculture center examining use of chili pepper byproducts to treat inflammation in livestock.
Midwest cattle face potential heat stress Seven-day forecast shows above-average temperatures in parts of Nebraska and Iowa, with heat indexes that will reach critical heat stress emergency.
Benefits of sheep grazing systems examined A recently announced project is studying the effectiveness of grazing sheep on solar farms, keeping weeds and vegetation under control beneath
Heat, runoff heighten risk of blue-green algae in farm ponds, lakes Cyanobacteria is toxic to livestock and other animals, according to Kansas State veterinarian.
New method increases genetic selection efficiency Although developed for use in any species, new breeding parameter was tested in dairy cattle because of the volume and quality of available data.
Proper cattle nutrition may differ due to operations goals In any cattle operation, whether it is a feed lot setting or a cow/calf operation, various factors are important when considering how to maintain animal health
Discovery links rumen microbes to methane emissions Heritable subset of core rumen microbiome dictates dairy cow productivity and emissions, according to new research.
Organic selenium may support cows through heat stress trials Supplementing dairy cow diets with organic selenium during a heat stress challenge may limit oxidative stress damage, boost milk yield and improve total
New app estimates BRD prevalence of herd Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the most significant illnesses affecting the health of preweaned calves.
Making dairy cow stall beds more comfortable Study indicates cows with more bedding, especially those in long stalls, tend to be more comfortable.
