3 November 2021
The upcoming edition of the RMV Gorinchem trade fair, planned for 23, 24 & 25 November 2021 at Evenementenhal Gorinchem, will unfortunately not go ahead. The event has been moved to Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 November 2022 (Read more on the RMV…
7 September 2021
The quality of colostrum is vital for newborn calves. The calf is born with very little resistance, which makes it very susceptible to diseases. Only later does the calf produce its own antibodies and the active immunity starts. Colostrum contains immunoglobulins (IgG), which are absorbed…
30 July 2021
When a cow is outside in the summer, the infection pressure from the barn is lower. Logical, because the cow walks outside, which ensures that the claws dry up (dairy sustainable, 2020). For example, infectious diseases such as Mortellaro, claw infection and stinky leg are…
21 July 2021
If it is very hot, this can have a negative effect on the fertility of cows. Cows do not show the heat as well, have an abortion (gestation longer than 42 days) or the pregnancy ends (gestation shorter than 42 days) (Veehouder Veearts, 2016). The…
6 July 2021
Food, warmth and moisture are necessary for bacteria to multiply. Research shows that leukocytes (white blood cells) in the body are less active when an animal experiences (heat) stress. The natural defenses are compromised and bacteria are lurking. If a cow is already subclinically infected,…
8 June 2021
The warmer period of the year is here again; spring and summer. Cows can experience heat stress when the temperature is not optimal for them. The ideal temperature for a dairy cow is between -5 C and 18 ⁰C. When the temperature rises above 21…
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