The evolution of production and reproduction over the last 40 years has greatly influenced how we manage today’s dairy herds. The dairy industry’s “perfect cow” has changed dramatically over the past ...

Numerous studies have analyzed the bovine microbiota, with a particular focus on the rumen microbial community. Ruminant microbiota are of major interest due to for instance the role ruminal ...

“Reproduction is incredibly important because we rely on getting a calf every 12 to 13 months from our dairy cows,” said Mark van der List, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. “We not only want our cows to ...

Lysine is an essential amino acid for dairy cows, helping boost milk production when added to the diet at adequate levels. But could lysine benefit cows in other ways? A new University of Illinois ...

Somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) allows the multiplication of elite livestock and conservation of endangered species. However, restrictions on cow slaughter limit the access to oocytes for SCNT ...