Alvis Dairy is one of two remaining dairy farms in Goochland County, Virginia. Erin Henley, part of the fourth generation currently...

The ideal time to band bull calves is at birth. At this time, banding causes very minimal discomfort and carries almost no risk of...

Pasteurizing milk before it is fed to calves reduces pathogens in milk by heating at a fixed temperature for a set length of time. It...

Preventive health is one of the most important elements of maintaining a healthy, productive herd of cattle. It is much more effective to...

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?...

There are many reasons that sheep and goats are far more susceptible to gastrointestinal parasites than cattle. Their grazing habits make...

Urolithiasis is a common health emergency in small ruminants. This occurs when uroliths, or urinary stones, cause a blockage in the...

Calf scours can be a major headache on both beef and dairy operations. In either situation, the underlying cause is typically inadequate...

As we enter 2017, it is critical that all herds be in compliance with the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules that are now in effect....

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Dry cow treatment is an important part of udder health on most dairies. With increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use in...

Dehorning is performed routinely in dairy cattle for the safety of the animals and farmers working with them. When performed at an early...

Vaccines are an important part of herd health management. It is a relatively inexpensive way to invest in the health of your herd by...

Cows 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...