Bom Harris, DVMJan 4, 20191 minBovine Respiratory Disease ComplexFluctuating temperatures and wet weather have brought some devastating respiratory outbreaks to our area. While bovine respiratory...
Bom Harris, DVMNov 6, 20182 minBull Power: Are you ready for fall breeding?Fall calving is wrapping up and we are already looking towards preparing for the next breeding season. Many cow-calf operators use...
Bom Harris, DVMSep 1, 20173 minWhy Do Farmers Use Antibiotics?Alvis Dairy is one of two remaining dairy farms in Goochland County, Virginia. Erin Henley, part of the fourth generation currently...
Bom Harris, DVMMay 1, 20173 minFactory Farm or Family Farm?Meet #313 of J Team Dairy. She is identified by a number and she spends most of her time during lactation living in a barn. Factory farm?...
Bom Harris, DVMDec 5, 20161 minIs Selective Dry Cow Therapy right for you?Dry cow treatment is an important part of udder health on most dairies. With increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use in...
Bom Harris, DVMOct 1, 20162 minVaccinating Cattle in VirginiaVaccines are an important part of herd health management. It is a relatively inexpensive way to invest in the health of your herd by...
Bom Harris, DVMSep 1, 20162 minWhen Calving Season Has You Seeing DoubleCows twin at a rate of one to seven percent, with dairy breeds twinning two to three times as frequently as beef cows. Most would prefer...