DAIRY HERD

A new case of bird flu in Wisconsin has been confirmed, but it's not linked to the earlier outbreaks. The U. S. Department of Agriculture made this announcement on a Friday. This specific strain, called H5N1 clade 2. 3. 4. 4b genotype D1. 1, was identified through detailed genetic testing. Most bir

Irish dairy production typically uses seasonal calving and pasture-based systems. During the dry period, cows are kept indoors and fed mostly grass silage. This setup presents unique opportunities for managing transition cows. A recent study aimed to understand disease occurrences and management pra