La administración de antimicrobianos es un problema de salud pública que exige el uso prudente de los antimicrobianos en la medicina veterinaria. Consulte con el veterinario de su hato para desarrollar un protocolo de tratamiento de mastitis utilizando un sistema que le permita conocer el patógeno que causa la mastitis.
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Antimicrobial stewardship is a public health concern that calls for the judicious use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine. Consult with you herd veterinarian to develop a mastitis treatment protocol using a system that allows you to know the mastitis-causing pathogen.
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Even in Wisconsin, summer days can be hot enough to cause heat stress for cows. The thermo-neutral range for cattle, in which they do not need to expend energy to keep their body temperature stable, is about 41°F to 77°F. When the temperature is above 77°F, especially with high humidity, cattle can have reduced production, particularly if nighttime temperatures stay over 70˚F.
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Managing heat stress in dry cows is just as important as it is for lactating cows because it determines the amount of productivity and success a cow will have during her lactation. It can also influence the future success of the daughters and granddaughters of the dry cow.
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As summer temperatures rise, dairy cows are at greater risk for heat stress. Heat stressed dairy cows suffer from reduced dry matter intake, leading to reduced milk production. Farmers may also see reduced fertility or loss of a pregnancy and increased metabolic and lameness issues. Combating heat stress in the herd requires an action plan to prevent heat stress and address heat stress-related issues.
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