Facilitating the uptake of information, knowledge and skills for Alberta dairy producers and industry service providers.
Research Documents
KS – Mastitis Pathogens
Influence of pathogens causing clinical mastitis on reproductive variables of dairy cows
6.34 KS Topical Treatments and DD Lesions (JUNE 2021)
Selecting treatments for in parlour control of DD can be confusing.
6.33 Knowledge Summary – AMR and AMU in Food-Producing Animals
Although the link between antimicrobial use and emergence of resistance is clear, the same cannot ...
6.30 KS Intravaginal Probiotics (APR 2021)
Using lactic acid treatments to reduce uterine infections and improve reproductive performance
6.29 KS Critically important antimicrobials and mastitis (APR 2021)
Strategies to refining antimicrobial use are critical to reducing antimicrobial resistance
6.28 Teat Sealant Fact Sheet
Step by step instruction for hygienically and effectively administering a teat sealant.
6.27 Chitosan Hydrogel and Dry-off
With the increasing concern around antimicrobial resistance, it is important to explore non-antibiotic IMI prevention ...
6.26 Dry-off and Udder Health and Welfare
Gradual dry off is best with the final milk yield at or below 15 kg/day.
6.23 NDS Cost of Mastitis
Overall, producers are spending $16,508 to $182,581 per 100 cows/year on mastitis-related costs.
6.24 UCVM Heifer Mastitis
This study demonstrated an overall benefit to udder health in heifers when using any kind ...
6.22 UBC Cull Cow Transport (DEC 2020)
The majority of cull cows spent more than 3 days in the marketing system.
6.21 NDS Cull Cow Management (DEC 2020)
The 2015 National Dairy Study survey evaluated farmers decisions and perceptions around culling.