Dairy health : publication
Jeanette L. FlossMU College of Veterinary MedicineRichard F. RandleCommercial Agriculture Program
Robert M. CorwinDepartment of Veterinary MicrobiologyCollege of Veterinary MedicineRichard F. RandleCommercial Agriculture Program
Craig PayneDirector, Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education
Dairy grazing publication series
This publication is one in a series about operating and managing a pasture-based dairy. Although these publications often refer to conditions in Missouri, many of the principles and concepts described may apply to operations throughout the United States.
John Middleton
Professor
College of Veterinary Medicine
Scott Poock
Extension Associate Professor
College of Veterinary Medicine
Dairy producers, learn about the cow’s reproductive structure and its more critical hormones, plus various ways to get cows and heifers pregnant in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
David Weaver and Bonnard MoseleyCollege of Veterinary Medicine
H. Allen GarverickDepartment of Dairy SciencesRobert S. YoungquistCollege of Veterinary MedicineAn average interval of 70 days from calving to first breeding and a high fertility rate are important to maximize efficiency in dairy herds. The results are more milk and calves at reduced cost.
Hardware disease of cattle is produced by a sharp object that pierces the stomach wall and gains access to the heart. Visit our site to learn more.
Jack C. Whittier
Animal Sciences Department
During periods of high temperatures and humidity, livestock losses can occur from hot weather stress.
Heat stress in dairy cattle is one of the top causes of decreased production & fertility. Visit our site to learn How to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle.
David WeaverCollege of Veterinary Medicine
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Robert D. Hall and Darryl P. SandersDepartment of Entomology
One of the best ways to detect mastitis is by using the California Mastitis Test. Visit our website today to learn more.
Robert D. HallDepartment of Entomology