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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Corn that has lodged or been knocked down is problematic for producers because it makes harvesting more difficult and can affect the nutritive value and fermentation profile of silage. UW-Madison Division of Extension provides recommendations on harvesting corn after bad weather.
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Dairy Situation and Outlook, October 20, 2020 By Bob Cropp, Professor Emeritus University of Wisconsin Division of Extension University of Wisconsin-Madison Somewhat surprising we will see considerable strength in October milk prices. Class III was $24.54 back in July but had fallen to $16.43 by September. It looks like Class III for October will increase […]
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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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