Rosemary and dairy cows could be a winning combination. A natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory compound found in rosemary plants can improve milk production and possibly help dairy cows weather the ...

As the year starts, many spring-calving herds are beginning to turn their focus towards calving. Managing freshly calved dairy cows is a critical aspect of dairy farming, directly influencing the ...

Champaign, IL, July 19, 2021 - For dairy cows, the transition period--the time between a cow giving birth and beginning to produce milk--brings the greatest possibility of health problems. The current ...

The time around calving, or the transition period, is hugely important to help prevent the risk of metabolic diseases in ...

A Journal of Dairy Science study has taken a step toward validating a 3D pose estimation method for monitoring the ease with which cows can get up and down in their cubicles, offering a new assessment ...