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How To Effectively Manage High Somatic Cell Counts
By Erik Brettingen, B.S. Herd wide high somatic cell count (HSCC) issues can negatively impact both milk quality and overall farm profitability. One study estimated that the cost of subclinical mastitis to the U.S. dairy industry exceeds $1 billion annually. The overall production loss for the average U.S. dairy farm was estimated at $110/cow…
Calcium And The Transition Cow
Click here to view as a pdf: Calcium And The Transition Cow: Diet Strategies For Smooth Transition and Profitable Cows By Erik Brettingen, B.S. The transition period—defined as approximately three weeks before calving through three weeks after—represents the most critical phase in a cow’s lactation. While it accounts for less than 10% of the lactation…