Advances in forage genetics, harvesting, ensiling, management practices and forage analysis – in addition to dynamic ration-balancing software – have allowed dairy farms to progressively feed increasing amounts of forage to their lactating cows. Read

High-producing, mid-lactation dairy cows are not equally susceptible to sub acture ruminal acidosis (SARA) fed a high-grain diet. Read

Rumen acidosis negatively affects inflammatory and oxidative stress parameters in dairy goats. Read

Calf feeding strategy has a great influence on rumen development. Read

Body Condition Score (BCS) below 2 can indicate that a cow is at a higher risk of future lameness issues. Read

This study confirms that, even in moderate climates, dairy cows are exposed to heat stress. Read

It’s impossible to assess the rumen pH of a dairy cow just by looking at her. Read

Changes in the intestinal bacterial community, short-chain fatty acid profile, and intestinal development of preweaned Holstein calves. 2. Effects of gastrointestinal site and age1 Read

Heat stress study at farm-level clearly shows the impact of heat stress on rumination and on milk production. Read

“There are many holes in the gastrointestinal immune system for the first few weeks,” explains Michael Ballou Read