Dairy health : publication
Enzootic bovine leukosis causes lymphatic tumors in cattle; BLV spreads via blood, colostrum, and possibly biting flies.
Robert M. CorwinDepartment of Veterinary MicrobiologyCollege of Veterinary MedicineRichard F. RandleCommercial Agriculture Program
Learn how anaplasmosis affects cattle, how it's spread, and ways to manage and prevent this disease to reduce herd loss and economic damage.
Learn effective strategies for maintaining herd health and preventing disease in pasture-based dairy operations, applicable across the United States.
Learn strategies to enhance milk quality in pasture-based dairies, focusing on mastitis prevention, somatic cell count reduction, and best management practices.
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.
Learn how high temperatures and humidity affect livestock, and discover strategies to mitigate heat stress during summer months.
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
Guide to identifying common Missouri plants toxic to livestock, including symptoms and habitats.
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.
An overview of a vaccine program for a cow-calf operation, covering the viruses and bacteria of concern, the difference between killed and modified live viral vaccines, and an example of a vaccine schedule.
Robert D. Hall
Department of Entomology