http://www.agweb.com/blogs/ Dairy Today Healthline AgWeb.comhttp://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Keep_Metritis_in_Check__19873/Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 26 Oct 2009 16:59:49 GMT19873http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Treat_Cystic_Ovaries_20154/Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 18 Jan 2010 18:05:29 GMT20154http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Boost_Your_Profitability_with_a_Total_Fly_Control_Program_20794/Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 07 Aug 2009 16:12:54 GMT20794http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Prevent_Scours_in_Dairy_Calves__20919/Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 21 Dec 2009 14:46:53 GMT20919http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Critical_Calf_Care_Managing_Respiratory_Disease_20968/Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 10 May 2010 12:54:07 GMT20968http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Are_You_Capturing_Maximum_Value_From_Your_Heifers_21030/Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 12 Feb 2010 13:09:13 GMT21030http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/24_Hours_Can_Change_Your_Business_21031/Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 25 Sep 2009 16:03:08 GMT21031http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/A_Calf_Scours_Prevention_and_Treatment_Checklist__21070/Dairy Today: HealthlineTue, 16 Mar 2010 11:34:28 GMT21070http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Coping_with_Calf_Scours_21102/Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 23 Nov 2009 13:33:24 GMT21102http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Take_a_Proactive_Approach_Against_a_Silent_Thief_—_Coccidiosis_21236/Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 31 Aug 2009 14:40:07 GMT21236http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Don’t_Pour_Milk_and_Money_Down_the_Drain_—_Stop_Coliform_Mastitis_Before_It_Starts_21270/Dairy Today: HealthlineThu, 03 Jun 2010 18:49:42 GMT21270http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Control_Fly_Populations_at_Your_Dairy_21427/Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 12 Apr 2010 13:56:08 GMT21427http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Overlooking_Dry_Cows_Is_Risky_Business_21504/Dairy Today: HealthlineWed, 07 Jul 2010 18:26:00 GMT21504http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/Using_Effective_Dry_Cow_Programs_to_Reduce_Mastitis_21607/Dairy Today: HealthlineThu, 29 Jul 2010 16:36:00 GMT21607http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/not_your_grandfather’s_vaccine/Technology has led to significant changes since the 1990s when few, if any, of us had cell phones, GPS systems or digital cameras. Vaccine technology has advanced at an equally rapid pace, calling into question many long-held beliefs.Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 27 Aug 2010 17:11:00 GMT21822http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/make_your_vaccine_a_sure_shot/Regardless of the type of vaccines you use and against what diseases, here are a few general guidelines that are always a good idea.Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 24 Sep 2010 18:16:00 GMT22016http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/help_prevent_calfhood_pneumonia_with_these_three_practices/Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 25 Oct 2010 18:03:00 GMT22234http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/what_is_“sickness_behavior”_in_cattle_and_are_you_contributing_to_it/Management practices may actually contribute to cattle’s “ill-health.”Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 22 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT22455http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/profits_are_long_lost_by_the_time_parasite_symptoms_appear/Taking a proactive approach by treating for internal and external parasite control can preserve cow comfort and production, says Dr. Frank Hurtig, director of Merial Veterinary Services. Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 20 Dec 2010 10:53:00 GMT22637http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/treat_calf_scours_with_targeted_egg-yolk_proteins__/In one study, a group of calves receiving high levels of egg-yolk antibodies got very little diarrhea, had no death losses, and actually gained weight despite being exposed to high amounts of E. coli. Dairy Today: HealthlineSun, 16 Jan 2011 17:44:00 GMT22855http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/controlling_salmonella_in_the_fresh_pen_is_critical_to_disease_prevention/If animals face a high level of exposure and are compromised in their ability to fight it at the same time, Salmonella will win. Fresh cows are at a higher likelihood of this happening than other adult animals on the dairy. Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 14 Feb 2011 11:01:00 GMT23069http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/factors_that_favor_a_successful_mastitis_treatment_outcome/To maximize mastitis treatment in your cowherd, consider your cow's condition and age. Then begin with pathogen identification, which defines the proper selection of antibiotics and treatment program. Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 14 Mar 2011 11:00:00 GMT23273http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/linking_nutrition_and_uterine_health/Proper ration formulation with Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids can help reduce the incidence of endometritis.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 11 Apr 2011 11:55:00 GMT23476http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/involve_your_entire_team_in_milk_quality_improvement_strategies/Milk quality begins with a well-trained milking staff. Here’s a primer for your employees on the basics of somatic cell counts.Dairy Today: HealthlineSat, 07 May 2011 18:56:00 GMT23669http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/including_hardjo-bovis_in_calf_vaccination_program_may_reduce_chronically_infected_carriers_/The economic losses associated with Lepto hardjo-bovis disease often go unrecognized or are attributed to other factors. These expenses can have a significant impact on your operation’s profitability.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 06 Jun 2011 04:03:00 GMT23884http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/protect_your_herd’s_future_by_choosing_the_right_reproductive_vaccine/Dairy producers focused on improving reproductive performance shouldn’t overlook vaccination programs.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 04 Jul 2011 07:47:00 GMT24068http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/when_vaccines_fail_/The reality is that while vaccines offer significant protection against disease, no vaccine can protect 100% of the animals 100% of the time. Here’s why.​Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 01 Aug 2011 07:11:00 GMT24282http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/minimize_bovine_respiratory_disease_in_replacement_heifer_calves_/A syndrome rather than a single disease, BRD often has multiple causative factors and pathogens.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 29 Aug 2011 12:58:00 GMT24491http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/cut_your_herd_losses_from_hypocalcemia_/Understand the five key principles of this common metabolic disease.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 26 Sep 2011 11:27:00 GMT24682http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/three_simple_rules_to_monitor_and_evaluate_reproductive_success/Three simple, yet robust, reproductive goals can tell you a great deal about reproductive success, regardless of herd size. Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 24 Oct 2011 10:43:00 GMT24938http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/avoid_“the_perfect_storm”/Recognize disease challenges among young dairy heifers, know when they occur and then increase the resistance and/or reducing the challenge. Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 21 Nov 2011 05:50:00 GMT25199http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/without_accurate_diagnosis,_treatment_dollars_go_down_the_drain_/While producers can see a set of symptoms that are consistent with a previous case, they could easily be the result of a different bug that won’t respond to the same treatment used last time.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 19 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT25451http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/4_tips_to_set_up_your_employees_for_success/No matter how big or small your dairy is, you and your labor team can benefit from these tried-and-true techniques.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 16 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT25727http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/make_sure_you’re_compliant_with_new_fda_guidelines/When was the last time you reviewed your dairy’s protocols for pharmaceutical use?Dairy Today: HealthlineThu, 16 Feb 2012 04:01:00 GMT26027http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/work_backward_from_early-lactation_mastitis_to_find_where_the_money_lies_/When it comes to transition cows, dollars are made in the details.Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 09 Mar 2012 19:14:00 GMT26308http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/four_benchmarks_for_improved_milk_quality_/Considering the traditional challenges and new expectations of milk quality, mastitis management is even more important than before. Here’s advice to help measure and manage your milk-quality program.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 09 Apr 2012 11:31:00 GMT26581http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/avoid_the_quick_switch/What to consider when replacing alfalfa with corn silage.Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 04 May 2012 12:37:00 GMT26863http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/mycoplasma_bovis,_a_stealthy_invader/Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 01 Jun 2012 15:56:00 GMT27150http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/reduce_calf_pneumonia_with_smart_summer_vaccination_strategies/Choose respiratory protection wisely; avoid overstressing calves during hot weather.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 02 Jul 2012 13:09:00 GMT27398http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/taking_your_employees_to_the_next_level/Here’s a plan to help one dairy boost its employee performance. Would it work for your operation?Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 30 Jul 2012 11:19:00 GMT27590http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/new_residue_expectation_no_tolerance/FSIS raises the bar higher on residue avoidance for dairies.Dairy Today: HealthlineSat, 25 Aug 2012 16:34:00 GMT27806http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/help_protect_your_cows’_pregnancies_/Bovine leptospirosis, one of the most significant infectious diseases of cattle reproduction, can go undetected and spread to other cows in your herd.​Dairy Today: HealthlineThu, 06 Sep 2012 14:16:00 GMT27920http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/choose_the_right_mastitis_treatment/Producers are quick to treat mastitis cases, often defaulting to the same treatment for all. That may not be the best economic decision.Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 21 Sep 2012 16:25:00 GMT28054http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/3_checklists_to_make_the_most_of_your_herd_vaccination_program/Maximize your herd’s health of your herd and provide the most complete protection against respiratory, reproductive, clostridial and other diseases.Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 22 Oct 2012 10:52:00 GMT28317http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/protect_your_dairy’s_reproductive_program_/An informed choice on vaccines and vaccination timing to control infectious diseases is critical. Dairy Today: HealthlineSun, 18 Nov 2012 19:59:00 GMT28615http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/make_sure_cows_get_enough_early_lactation_potassium/Potassium is often associated with alleviating heat stress, but we’re learning that potassium balance matters more than we realized.Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 14 Dec 2012 13:41:00 GMT28863http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/small_fixes,_big_impact_tips_to_maximize_your_dairy’s_feeding_program/Are you and your employees actually following these steps for your most expensive input?Dairy Today: HealthlineMon, 14 Jan 2013 11:58:00 GMT29104http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/avoid_the_hidden_costs_of_antibiotic_treatments/If your first instinct is to consider the cost of each product, make sure you don’t stop there. Consider these wellness costs that aren’t written on the bottle.Dairy Today: HealthlineSun, 10 Feb 2013 17:50:00 GMT29342http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/_mlv_and_killed_vaccines_both_have_a_home_on_the_dairy/Understanding the differences between killed and modified-live vaccines can provide better protection from disease.Dairy Today: HealthlineSun, 10 Mar 2013 18:37:00 GMT29599http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/dont_guess_at_corn_silage_nutrient_composition/Follow these three steps for success.Dairy Today: HealthlineFri, 22 Mar 2013 17:18:00 GMT29708http://www.agweb.com/livestock/beef/blog/Dairy_Today_Healthline_295/a_three-pronged_approach_to_pinkeye_control/Primary tools to help manage this contagious, costly disease in your dairy herd.Dairy Today: HealthlineSun, 07 Apr 2013 22:06:00 GMT29860