Dairy farms lose money when cows struggle to reproduce. One big reason? Hidden infections in their wombs called endometritis. These infections often start small, almost invisible, but quietly damage the lining where future calves grow. Two troublemakers, lipopolysaccharide and lipoteichoic acid, sne
Dairy cows face a significant health challenge right after giving birth. This is when their bodies struggle to maintain proper calcium levels. This struggle can lead to uterine issues. Scientists conducted several experiments to understand how calcium affects uterine health in dairy cows. First,
Dairy cows face a big challenge with embryo resorption, which often happens early in pregnancy. This issue is a major reason why dairy farms don't get the best results from their cows. Macrophages, which are immune cells found in the uterus, play a big role in helping the cow's body accept the pregn
H5N1 bird flu is showing off its tricks. In a surprising turn, a second type of H5N1 has possibly hopped from dairy cows to humans and we need to pay attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health officials in Nevada reported that a farm worker in Nevada has been
You might think yeast is just for baking bread, but it turns out it can also help cows produce more milk! Researchers found that giving live yeast (a tiny organism called Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to high-yielding dairy cows can improve their milk production. When 50 Holstein cows were given food wi
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a new directive. Starting December 16, raw milk from dairy farms and processors across the country must be tested for bird flu upon request. This effort begins in six states: California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, and Pennsy
