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Why do lameness issues in dairy cows show a higher incidence after the end of summer?
In this third article dedicated to syndromes typically observed in autumn on farms, we will address hoof-related problems. Hoof diseases, such as lameness, can be caused by various factors, including laminitis, which represents the final manifestation of several conditions that may have different origins, such
Overcrowding and presence of fresh cows
What happens after summer? Analysis of the main issues observed in late summer and autumn. Part II Alteration of the estrous cycle, with a consequent concentration of calvings toward the end of summer and autumn, very often leads to overcrowding and certainly to an increase
Autumn syndrome in the dairy cow
What happens after summer? Analysis of the main issues observed in late summer and autumn. It is well known that the slowdown in production and the decrease in milk yield during the summer months are the result of a combination of unfavorable environmental conditions (heat
Rehydrating products for animals, 3 suggestions from Tecnozoo
Rehydrating products for animals, 3 suggestions from Tecnozoo Choosing a rehydrating product for animals is not so simple. As is well known, animals can be involved in several situations that lead to dehydration, loss of mineral salts, energy and body weight. These include: production-related stress;
Normoterm Line: the solution comes from nature
Discover all the features of the Normoterm line Numerous studies on natural phytocompounds such as polyphenols and salicylates have clearly demonstrated their effectiveness in animal metabolism. These compounds act as antioxidants—thereby preventing cellular damage caused by lipid peroxidation of the cell membrane—and help attenuate inflammatory
Bovine hoof disorders
Bovine hoof disorders: environment, genetics, management… and more Which cows are most at risk for bovine hoof disorders? Starting from the analysis of data collected on farm by the hoof trimmer, at herd level the most critical moment is always a few months after the