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Consequences of Paramphistomosis in dairy cattle - A post-mortem finding
A cross bred Jersey cow of around four years of age from Manjakuppam, Cuddalore district, died suddenly with no observable clinical signs. All organs, on post-mortem examination, excepting rumen, mesentery and ...
Author: Dr. K. Sathiyabama, Assistant Professor - Veterinary University Training and Research Centre, ...
Publication date: 07/22/2008    Rating:    Views: 750

Immune System Responses to Diseases/Disorders in the Dairy Animal and Potential Effects of Essential Fatty Acids
Long chain fatty acids (LCFA), primarily in the form of phospholipids, make up a significant component of the cell membrane structure in animals. These fatty acids can affect membrane fluidity and can serve as ...
Author: C.R. Staples, B. do Amaral, F. Silvestre, C. Caldari-Torres, F.M. Cullens, L. Badinga, J.D. Ar...
Publication date: 07/15/2008    Rating:    Views: 454

Live yeast action on the rumen: unlocking fiber potential to optimize feed value
Today, due to rising feed costs, one of the key objectives for farmers is to optimize the value of the diet. The cornerstone of ruminant health and performance is the rumen, where forage and feed are converted ...
Author: Marina Mazzia; Nicola Walker - Lallemand Animal Nutrition (France)
Publication date: 07/08/2008    Rating:    Views: 2218

Effect of selenium source on production, reproduction and immunity of lactating dairy cows in Florida and California
A nutraceutical is defined as a product isolated or purified from feeds that is demonstrated to have a physiological benefit or provide protection against chronic disease. Indeed selenium (Se) is an essential n...
Author: FLAVIO T. SILVESTRE, HELOISA M. RUTIGLIANO, WILLIAM W. THATCHER, JOSÉ E.P. SANTOS and CHARLES ...
Publication date: 08/27/2007    Rating:    Views: 771

Trace mineral metabolism in ruminants: impact on production, reproduction and the environment
IntroductionTrace minerals have long been identified as essential components in the diets of domestic livestock species. Included in the category of essential trace minerals (or microminerals) are chromium, cob...
Author: Daniel S. Baker - Jason K. Ahola - Patrick D. Burns - Terry E. Engle - ALLTECH INC.
Publication date: 09/26/2006    Rating:    Views: 1085

Comparison between three diagnostic tests to detect abortion caused by infectious bovine rhinotracheitis in dairy herds
Introduction A viral agent associated to outbreaks of respiratory diseases of bovines, is the Herpes bovis 1 (BHV-1) of the family Herpesviridae which provokes the infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR)...
Author: Alfa Bracho Cárdenas - Carlos J. Jaramillo Arango - José Juan Martínez Maya - Juan Antonio Mon...
Publication date: 09/04/2006    Rating:    Views: 1073

Mycotoxins levels and symptoms
SUBCLINICAL GENERAL SYMPTOMS Very difficult to see symptoms ther...
Author: Special Nutrients Inc.
Publication date: 01/01/1900    Rating:    Views: 2448

Clinical Micotoxicosis
VARIOUS MYCOTOXINS BIOCHEMICAL EFFECTS (BORRELL 1989)
Author: Special Nutrients Inc.
Publication date: 01/01/1900    Rating:    Views: 2170

Health Management Practices for Dry Dairy Cows
Introduction Dairy cows require a rest period between lactations. The udder and the digestive tract especially benefit from rest during the dry period. The dry period is actually the beginning of the next ...
Author: J.F. Cote
Publication date: 01/01/1900    Rating:    Views: 899

Feeding the Dry Cow
Dry Cow Management Goals Every dairy producer's goal for the milking herd should be to maximize feed intake and milk production -- profitably. Proper dry cow management provides the foundation for a ...
Author: Rick Grant, Extension Dairy Specialist
Publication date: 0/0/    Rating:    Views: 1050