This podcast is a series about troubleshooting herd health issues on dairy farms. It features PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists who over the course of fifteen episodes will discuss specific areas to look at when experiencing issues in different life stages of the dairy cow.  Episodes focus on preweaned calves, transition through weaning, heifer phase, calving pen issues, metabolic disorders of the transition cow, specific fresh cow issues, lactating cow issues from mastitis, issues with reproduction, production, feeding behavior and facilities, hoof health and lameness, and problems during the dry period.  Some episodes feature guest speakers and case studies, and will be released starting November 30th.  Look for a new episode each week on the PRO-DAIRY website (https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/)

Intro to Troubleshooting Herd Health Issues on Your Farm

CCE Dairy Specialists Betsy Hicks, Margaret Quaassdorff & Melanie Palmer focus on troubleshooting issues through weaning transition for calves in this episode.  Factors to be discussed include housing & facilities as well as social & behavioral factors.  Nutrition through the transition as well as management of the calves and facilities will also be focused on as areas to troubleshoot.

E3:Trouble Shooting Herd Health Issues on Your Dairy. Weaning Transition

In this episode we discuss how to trouble shoot disease and growth issues that impact post weaned heifers.
Presenters: Rob Lynch, DVM, Herd Health and Management Specialist, Cornell PRODAIRY program.
Dave Balbian, Regional Dairy Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Central New York.

E4: Trouble Shooting Herd Health Issues on Your Dairy-Post Weaned Heifers

CCE Dairy Specialist, Margaret Quaassdorff and PRO-DAIRY veterinarian, Dr. Rob Lynch focus on troubleshooting issues during the post-fresh period.  Topics discussed include tracking fresh cow health and rumination data including using software monitoring systems, evaluating fresh cow pen management and dynamics, as well using tools to troubleshoot fresh cow nutrition and feeding behavior.

Intro to Troubleshooting Herd Health Issues on Your Farm

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