Facilitating the uptake of information, knowledge and skills for Alberta dairy producers and industry service providers.
Research Documents
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 ...
6.32 KS Faba bean silage (MAY 2021)
Whole plant faba bean silage can be included in dairy cattle rations successfully, allowing additional ...
6.31 KS Faba bean rolled or ground (MAY 2021)
Rolled or ground faba beans may be successfully used in dairy cattle rations as an ...
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 ...