Raising healthy calves is the foundation for a sustainable and profitable dairy herd. Calf mortality of 5% or less has been suggested as target for calf rearing operations (Lanuza, 2006). In Chile, however, there is lack of knowledge about calf losses and contributing factors. Read more
Pilot study: Mortality rate in dairy calves in Chile, associated with waste milk feeding
Raising healthy calves is the foundation for a sustainable and profitable dairy herd. Calf mortality of 5% or less has been suggested as target for calf rearing operations (Lanuza, 2006). In Chile, however, there is lack of knowledge about calf losses and contributing factors. Read more
Lessons learnt from automated calf milk dispensers
When you know that depending on the type of powdered milk you administer, it will take anything between one and a half and five hours for the calf to process their feed, you will probably start to wonder whether it is not in fact better to feed a calf three times a day.
Cytonome cell sorter aids in Parkinson's treatment
STgenetics is supporting a ground-breaking new trial with the potential to help many patients affected by Parkinson's around the world. A very unique technique of cell sorting by Cytonome-ST has played a vital role in producing human stem cells for a new treatment trial by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma, aimed at curing Parkinson's Disease. Read more
Finding the root cause of high Bactoscan counts
As most producers know, a high Bactoscan or total bacteria count (TBC) can lead to financial loss, increased possibility of mastitis and poor milk quality. High Bactoscan counts can be lowered through proper management and regular check-ups.
There are three main sources of bacteria in milk: mastitis organisms, environmental contamination and dirty milking equipment.
Milkolab, the fully accredited testing laboratory of Lionel's Veterinary Supplies, strives to deliver a fast, accurate and professional service to the dairy industry through excellent communication, client assistance, effortless service and accurate reports.
