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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?...

Apr 1, 20172 min read

Controlling Parasites in Sheep and Goats

There are many reasons that sheep and goats are far more susceptible to gastrointestinal parasites than cattle. Their grazing habits make...

Mar 1, 20172 min read

Sheep and Goats: Treating Urinary Blockages

Urolithiasis is a common health emergency in small ruminants. This occurs when uroliths, or urinary stones, cause a blockage in the...

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...

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....

Dec 22, 20161 min read

Andes Mint Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons water 3 cups...

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...

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...

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...

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...