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Ketosis in cattle can be a big problem in some dairies. A normal level of ketosis is 5-7% on a farm. Greatly reduce the risk of getting ketosis by helping to maintain a healthy energy balance and appetite. What is ketosis? A metabolic disorder that usually shows up in dairy cattle when they are in a... More >>

Acidosis in cattle can be a serious problem in cattle if it is not treated early. Sometimes acidosis will cure itself it is not a serious case but usually needs to be treated. Losing cattle to acidosis is never a good thing and causes you to loose money. If you know the symptoms of acidosis you can treat... More >>

Bloat in cattle can be a serious health problem. It is more common in the spring and autumn when there is a lot of grass growth. What is bloat?-Build up of gas in the rumen-Gas is naturally produced but escapes when eructation occurs-Bloat occurs when the eructation process is preventedTypes of bloat... More >>

Ringworm in animals can be a problem but is not life threatening. Since it can be transferred to humans from animals you need to be careful when dealing with animals that have ringworm. Proper cleaning of all equipment and pens is a must to keep it under control and to prevent your animals from getting... More >>

Colostrum is important in calves since they are born with no antibodies. Making sure that calves get proper amounts of good quality colostrum is a very critical part of calf care. If calves do not receive quality colostrum it will impair the calf's ability to grow and fight of diseases. Proper... More >>

Hardware disease in cattle is something farms often suffer with.What is hardware disease in cattle?•    When a cow ingests a heavy and sharp piece of metal.•    The metal falls into the rumen and is then pushed into the reticulum.•    Contractions in... More >>