Often, we think of automated milking systems (AMS) as new technology that reduces labor to milk cows; however, we may forget about the importance of testing the mechanical function of the AMS equipment

In the volatile world of dairy markets, risk management has become key to many producers’ success, enabling them to gain stability and control over their margins

The term neutral detergent fiber (NDF) is familiar to most dairy producers and industry professionals

Despite the progress made in udder health, mastitis is still the most common disease of dairy cattle. In fact, 20% to 40% of cows develop a clinical case each lactation, said Pam Ruegg during the National...

When we find abnormal milk, a hard quarter, or both in a cow, we are detecting the inflammation that comes with mastitis

It seems elementary, but it’s an important fact to remember when we’re aiming to produce high-quality milk and maintain udder health: The way pathogens infect the udder is through the teat...

The authors are a graduate student and a professor at the University of Calgary. Co-contributors include Kayley D. McCubbin, Julia Bodaneze, Ben Caddey, Waseem Shaukat, Diego Nobrega, Jeroen De Buck

The dairy industry does an outstanding job ensuring that milk for consumers is free of antibiotic residues

Both domestically and overseas, the standards for the type of milk processors want to buy have become more stringent

Gaining a competitive advantage in milk qualitypresented by: Pam Ruegg, D.V.M., Michigan State Universitysponsored by: Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health xxxIn today’s global mil

People choose to drink plant-based beverages for a variety of reasons. If they are making that decision based on perceived health benefits, new research further supports the fact that most plant-based...

In the last issue, we examined the variation in waiting time for cows to be milked in a free-flow robot facility. We were concerned that some cows have very prolonged waiting times due to competition at...

The 2023 National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) was held in Indianapolis from April 3 to 7

Even with an excellent milking routine and clean, dry bedding, having healthy teats can be the difference between infection occurring or not

When farms grow, it can become more difficult to maintain a certain level of quality

Clinical mastitis continues to be the number one health problem identified by dairy producers. It affects 25% of all U.S. dairy cows

A new bug is gaining ground on our farms. This summer, two questions became commonplace from many of the farmers whom we work with in the Northeast

The bimodal letdown happens when we don’t stimulate [the cow] long enough and we don’t wait long enough for the oxytocin to arrive from the posterior pituitary after we have stimulated her...

The analysis of milk flow dynamics can provide valuable information for improving both milking efficiency and udder health. Among the numerous measures of milk flow, bimodality has been used extensive

Food safety is a major concern for the consumer. As veterinarians, we prescribe and dispense most medicines, and we have a responsibility to ensure that our farmer clients and their employees the correct...