Managing the Pain of Mastitis
Most dairy producers don’t need to be reminded that mastitis is one of the most prevalent and costly diseases facing…
Pain is one of the most misunderstood aspects of animal welfare and an area of great interest to both producers and veterinarians. While a certain amount of pain can be healthy or even beneficial, it can often lead to negative long-term impacts on your cattle and your ROI. Learning to detect, diagnose, grade, and treat it is crucial for producers.
Most dairy producers don’t need to be reminded that mastitis is one of the most prevalent and costly diseases facing…
HOW PAIN MANAGEMENT HELPS The castration of male cattle is nothing new. Historically, bulls were castrated so that the oxen…
Pain can be acute, chronic, emotional, physical, generalized, localized, adaptive and maladaptive. Since many types of pain can be experienced…
Calving is one of the most critical times for producers. While most births go smoothly, complications can arise during this…
PAIN IS GOOD… AND BAD Pain cannot be completely eliminated, nor should it. It serves a very real purpose in…
Diarrhea occurs when intestinal fluids are not absorbed properly in the intestines. Anything that affects the intestines’ ability to absorb…
The idea that animals are sentient creatures is not new, in fact, it dates back to the Renaissance period. What…
Cattle branding has been happening for more than 4,000 years, dating back to the Ancient Egyptians. In fact, a painting…
Disbudding and dehorning cattle are different procedures with the same outcome – no horns on cattle. Disbudding is the process…
Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland and udder tissue. It is one of the most common diseases among…
Lameness is a leg or foot pain that affects how cattle move. It can be caused by injury, nutrition or…
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