Herd Health  

NebGuides:

The Genetics and Management of Sound Feet and Legs in Dairy Animals

Sound management of feet and legs in dairy animals affects performance.  This guide offers guidelines for good managment practices.

How to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle

Four ways to reduce heat stress and maintain production and fertility in dairy cattle.

How to Body Condition Score Dairy Animals

Routinely scoring the body condition of dairy animals can help detect potential problems that might cause a decrease in milk production.

Managing Dairy Cattle for Cow Comfort and Maximum Intake

This NebGuide describes housing, milking, and feeding systems that promote cow comfort, maximum feed intake, and profitability.

Websites:

Milk Quality Web Site
Information from The University of Wisconsin on Milk Quality. Site also contains information in Spanish
as well as treatment records information.

 National Mastitis Council
Contains new information and facts on Mastitis Control.

Updates on Johnes Disease
This site maintained by the University of Wisconsin contains information on Johnes Disease. 
To obtain additional informatiuon on the Nebraska Program --simply go to " QUESTIONS "
and send a message to the  " DAIRY HEALTH and DISEASE ". 

This message will go directly to Dr. Dave Smith for a response.