One key to efficient dairy herd management is understanding the concept of invisible cows — cows that don’t get sick, get pregnant again easily, and require little attention. These cows quietly contribute to the success of the herd without causing...

As our understanding of antibiotic resistance deepens, new practices are being implemented to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use on dairy farms. One such practice is Selective Dry Cow Therapy (SDCT), a strategic shift from the traditional approach of...

Mastitis in dairy cows can take a toll on both production and cow health, but understanding the root causes allows you to manage it more effectively and reduce its overall impact. In this post, I’ll continue the discussion on the cost of mastitis by...

When analyzing mastitis infections in dairy milk production, it’s important to understand how mastitis impacts a milking cow and overall herd health management. After taking the time to analyze mastitis in a herd, I like to ask the questions, "What...

Working at the help desk, I often get into conversations with dairy producers and managers about cow health data. Recently I was having a conversation with a dairyman about mastitis in cows treatment and asked him this question: "Do you know the...

Every time a cow leaves the hospital pen, it’s a chance to reflect. What does a successful treatment really mean in the dairy industry? How should we evaluate the cure rate in cows?