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Transition cow diets – how much phosphorus should you feed?
The question of phosphorus levels in transition cow diets is gaining renewed attention, particularly with emerging research from experts like Dr. Walter Grunberg. At the recent Cornell Nutrition Conference, Dr.
Research confirms X-Zelit® improves blood calcium concentrations, plus offers other benefits for pre-fresh dairy cows
In a recent study done at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by Frizzarini et al. (2024)*, researchers compared three close-up diets and their implications on blood calcium and performance. The three
5 misconceptions about X-Zelit and hypocalcemia
Let’s break down common misconceptions, starting with relative cost. Sometimes during conversations with producers and nutritionists, we find ourselves clarifying information they’ve heard about X-Zelit. With all novel approaches come
The evolution of milk fever mitigation
Rod Martin knows how efforts to mitigate milk fever have evolved over the years. He shared his decades of experiences in a recent Dairy Herd Management article and offered advice
The Role of Dietary Phosphorus in Hypocalcemia
This summary is based on the Hoard’s Dairyman webinar by Pat Hoffman, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin Hypocalcemia or “low blood calcium” is still a common health issue in dairy
Dairy Global: A cost-effective approach to stamping out milk fever
Milk fever is still a common dairy cow health issue around the world, but the use of new preventative products, especially synthetic zeolite, is now turning the tide thanks to
Low Colostrum Production: Lots of Questions…Not as Many Answers
Questions concerning low colostrum production are common throughout the year but are much more prevalent during the Fall. This phenomenon is not new, as our industry has dealt with this
Dietary Phosphorus Implications in Transition Cows
Dietary management strategies to improve blood calcium and reduce the risk of milk fever in dairy cows has been extensively studied over the decades. While research has looked at products,
Is your Biosecurity ready for Avian Influenza?
Biosecurity plays a vital role in protecting farms against disease outbreaks. With the recent surge of Avian Influenza (AI) cases across flocks in North America, the need for effective biosecurity
Prop 12: How will it affect the swine industry?
Important considerations for swine producers What is proposition 12? The formal name of Proposition 12 is the Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act. This California ballot proposition was passed
Modern biosecurity in the swine industry
The health status of swineherds has significant implications on animal welfare and production efficiency, including growth rate, feed conversion, and profitability. Therefore, swine producers and veterinarians work daily to improve
Diarrhea in Nursery Piglets: How to Manage it
A practical checklist for the successful management of diarrhea in nursing piglets. Preweaning mortality represents a cost to the swine producer; it is a lost financial opportunity and is considered
Pre-weaning mortality: why is that an issue?
The contribution of Stalsoan F toward decreased per-weaning mortality and diarrhea The vigorous genetic selection for increased litter size has raised pig production to a higher level. The greater number
Controlling ammonia emissions in finishing barns
Learn how ammonia emissions negatively impact pig performance and how to mitigate them The most common complaint producers hear when people drive past or visit a pig barn is the
