Dairy Production in the Chuvash Republic: Success Factor Analysis by Natalya M. Suray, Alexander L. Tatochenko, Elena A. Krasil'nikova, Naila A. Teplaia, Alexey P. Mikhalev, Galina V. Zhdanova

“…The Chuvash Republic has a large percentage of rural population and a lot of subsidiary dairy farms: 22 000 farms own more than 60% of dairy cows in the region and provide 55% of milk processing volumes. …”
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Farm factors associated with increased free fatty acids in bulk tank milk by Hannah M. Woodhouse, Stephen J. LeBlanc, Trevor J. DeVries, Karen J. Hand, David F. Kelton

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted on 293 Canadian dairy farms in Ontario (n = 238) and British Columbia (n = 55). …”
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Development and evaluation of optimized PCR and indirect ELISA for the detection of Morganella morganii in dairy cows by Meihua Zhang, Jiayi Li, Jianfeng Xue, Huiling Xu, Muzi Li, Yibo Xia, Changxi Qi, Pu Zhang, Yongxia Liu, Jianzhu Liu

“…Clinical evaluation was conducted using 771 fecal and nasal fluid samples collected from dairy farms in five regions. The I-ELISA method was developed using M. morganii lipoprotein (LPP) antigen. …”
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Progression of the faecal microbiome in preweaning dairy calves that develop cryptosporidiosis by M. F. Hares, B. E. Griffiths, L. Barningham, E. E. Vamos, R. Gregory, J. S. Duncan, G. Oikonomou, C. J. Stewart, J. L. Coombes

“…Methods Three hundred and forty-six (346) calves from three dairy farms had one faecal swab collected during the first week of life (W1). …”
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Nisin A-producing Lactococcus cremoris formulations for pre- and post-milking teat disinfection modulate the bovine milk microbiota by Alessandra Gazzola, Camilla Ceccarani, Bianca Castiglioni, Filippo Biscarini, Stefano Morandi, Tiziana Silvetti, Renata Piccinini, Milena Brasca, Paola Cremonesi

“…Abstract Background Bovine mastitis is a major challenge in dairy farms. Since the agents commonly used for pre- and post-dipping can affect the udder health by modifying milk microbiota, alternative products are needed. …”
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Effect of temporal water restrictions on drinking behavior and time budget in lactating dairy cows according to their position in the social hierarchy within the herd by E. Nizzi, O. Dhumez, C. Hurtaud, A. Boudon

“…ABSTRACT: On dairy farms, milking practices can temporarily restrict cows from accessing drinking water. …”
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Modeling feed efficiency over productive lifetime and integrating a submodel for body reserve management in Nordic dairy cattle by R.B. Stephansen, J. Lassen, V.M. Thorup, B.G. Poulsen, J. Jensen, G. Sahana, O.F. Christensen

“…ABSTRACT: Genetic enhancement of feed efficiency can improve the economic sustainability and environmental responsibility of dairy farming. Although genetic selection holds promise for improving feed efficiency across the lifespan of dairy cows, comprehensive data spanning whole lactations or even a productive lifetime are currently limited. …”
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Gender Analysis, Milk Value Chain, Kabale Uganda. Kabale: Kabale University. by Tugume, Samuel

“…The government and NGOs should provide training programs focused on improved dairy farming practices, animal health, hygiene, and milk quality for women. women should be trained in marketing strategies to connect directly with consumers or access better market opportunities for their milk production. …”
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Acute phase responses in clinically healthy multiparous Holsteins with and without calcium dysregulation during the early postpartum period by J.A. Seminara, C.R. Seely, J.A.A. McArt

“…Multiparous Holstein cows at 2 commercial dairy farms in central New York were enrolled from a parent study based on tCa at 4 DIM, at a 2:1 ratio of eucalcemic (tCa >2.3 mmol/L; n = 32) to dyscalcemic cows (tCa <2.2 mmol/L; n = 16). …”
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