Category: Cow Care

There are numerous causes of mastitis in cows. It can also be complicated to treat depending on the severity and the source of the infection. Mastitis collectively costs farmers billions of dollars...

Bovine Brucellosis, also known as Brucella Abortus or Bang’s disease, is a devastating zoonotic disease that primarily affects ruminant animals such as swine, bison, and cattle. However, this...

The first 7 days after birth are critical for the health of the cow and calf. On the day of birth, calves are born within 2-5 hours after the appearance of a water bag. Good management of the calf...

Downer Cow Syndrome is a cow's inability to rise and stand for more than 24 hours, often due to trauma, metabolic problems, and toxic diseases. Other names include Bovine Secondary Recumbency or Cow...

Rotavirus causes calf scour symptoms in calves between 3 days and 3 weeks old. Poor hygiene is the main cause of transmission in which can often be prevented through isolation. There are two...

Both dairy cattle and beef cattle can suffer from being too fat, also known as over-conditioning. Common causes include high milk production, pregnancy and an unbalanced diet. Treatment requires...