Dairy Corner: Is Beef Semen Right for Me?
Some dairy farmers are exploring the use of Angus semen in their Holsteins. While there are several arguments in favor of this practice,...
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Bom Harris, DVM
Dec 1, 20171 min read
Fresh Baked Christmas Gifts
For me, Christmas begins with cookies. Many of my Christmas memories involve baking cookies. In my family, the baking usually started the...
Bom Harris, DVM
Nov 1, 20173 min read
A Farm Vet's Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude. As we enter the holiday season, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on just a few of the many...
Bom Harris, DVM
Oct 1, 20172 min read
What is Anaplasmosis?
From late summer to fall, one of the most common causes for down cows or sudden death in central Virginia cattle is Anaplasmosis. This...
Bom Harris, DVM
Sep 1, 20173 min read
Why Do Farmers Use Antibiotics?
Alvis Dairy is one of two remaining dairy farms in Goochland County, Virginia. Erin Henley, part of the fourth generation currently...
Bom Harris, DVM
Jul 1, 20172 min read
Costs and Benefits of On-Farm Pasteurization
Pasteurizing milk before it is fed to calves reduces pathogens in milk by heating at a fixed temperature for a set length of time. It...
Bom Harris, DVM
May 1, 20173 min read
Factory Farm or Family Farm?
Meet #313 of J Team Dairy. She is identified by a number and she spends most of her time during lactation living in a barn. Factory farm?...
Bom Harris, DVM
Feb 1, 20172 min read
Calf Scours Prevention and Management
Calf scours can be a major headache on both beef and dairy operations. In either situation, the underlying cause is typically inadequate...
Bom Harris, DVM
Jan 1, 20172 min read
Veterinary Feed Directive in Effect for 2017
As we enter 2017, it is critical that all herds be in compliance with the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules that are now in effect....
Bom Harris, DVM
Dec 5, 20161 min read
Is Selective Dry Cow Therapy right for you?
Dry cow treatment is an important part of udder health on most dairies. With increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use in...
Bom Harris, DVM
Nov 1, 20161 min read
Dehorning Calves
Dehorning is performed routinely in dairy cattle for the safety of the animals and farmers working with them. When performed at an early...
Bom Harris, DVM
Oct 1, 20162 min read
Vaccinating Cattle in Virginia
Vaccines are an important part of herd health management. It is a relatively inexpensive way to invest in the health of your herd by...
Bom Harris, DVM
Sep 1, 20162 min read
When Calving Season Has You Seeing Double
Cows twin at a rate of one to seven percent, with dairy breeds twinning two to three times as frequently as beef cows. Most would prefer...
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