Animal health
From lameness and heat stress, to facial eczema, Johne's disease and Theileria, keep up to date with the latest on cow health.
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Down CowsManaging down cows is crucial for dairy farmers. When a cow is down, it's important to promptly diagnose the cause, decide on a treatment, and follow a management plan.
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Acidosis
Acidosis is a metabolic condition that affects cows when their rumen pH levels drop below normal. This is often due to a high-starch diet. You'll recognise acidosis when your cows show signs like scouring, depression, and milk fever-like symptoms.
Animal•2 min read
Acidosis
Acidosis is a metabolic condition that affects cows when their rumen pH levels drop below normal. This is often due to a high-starch diet. You'll recognise acidosis when your cows show signs like scouring, depression, and milk fever-like symptoms.
Animal•2 min read
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Staggers
Grass staggers is a metabolic disease in cows caused by a magnesium deficiency. By giving cows extra magnesium in their diet, you can prevent health issues like grass staggers and milk fever, which can help increase milk production.
Animal•4 min read
Staggers
Grass staggers is a metabolic disease in cows caused by a magnesium deficiency. By giving cows extra magnesium in their diet, you can prevent health issues like grass staggers and milk fever, which can help increase milk production.
Animal•4 min read
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Ketosis
Ketosis is a metabolic disease in cows, occurring when they are in severe negative energy balance, particularly during early lactation. The disease forms when cows can't convert mobilised body fat to energy, leading to an excess of ketone bodies.
Animal•4 min read
Ketosis
Ketosis is a metabolic disease in cows, occurring when they are in severe negative energy balance, particularly during early lactation. The disease forms when cows can't convert mobilised body fat to energy, leading to an excess of ketone bodies.
Animal•4 min read
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Milk Fever
Milk fever is a metabolic disorder in dairy cows caused by insufficient calcium, often seen after calving. It can cause lowered milk production and other health issues, like ketosis and metritis.
Animal•2 min read
Milk Fever
Milk fever is a metabolic disorder in dairy cows caused by insufficient calcium, often seen after calving. It can cause lowered milk production and other health issues, like ketosis and metritis.
Animal•2 min read