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| Cattle Health Issues Acidosis Rumen Acidosis is a condition found in cattle caused by an imbalance of lactic acid in the rumen (stomach). A healthy cow produces about the same amount of lactic acid as it uses, whereas a cow suffering from acidosis produces and absorbs too much. Acidosis is a widespread problem that often goes unnoticed, affecting a large number of cattle almost daily. Read more...
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) is a widespread infectious disease among cattle today that challenges milk production and animal growth. BVD can cause birth defects, stillbirths, and abortions, leaving the owner with a devastating loss. Read more...
Mycotoxins: they are just yeast. But to a dairy cow they can be deadly, and to a dairy farmer they kill profits. Microscopic impurities in corn, wheat, and other grain can destroy production and kill or maim cows. Milk losses can be astounding. Read more...
Mastitis, a common condition in cattle, is an inflammation of the mammary gland or udder of the cow, usually caused by an invasion of bacteria. Although most commonly found in dairy herds, mastitis is now recognized as a growing problem in beef herds and can result in weaning weights being reduced by 7% to 12.5%. Mastitis and resulting infection can significantly impair growth and milk production. Read more...
Stray Voltage is a small voltage between two surfaces that forms an electrical current when they are touched simultaneously by an animal. All farms with electric power have some degree of stray voltage, but at high levels, it can limit growth and cause other prolems, which is devastating to the producer. Read more...
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