Mycotoxins pose a threat to the horse’s digestive system
Author: Judith Schmidt, Product Manager On Farm Solutions Alarm in the gut! Horses have a susceptible digestive system that can quickly become unbalanced. Intestinal disorders in horses are usually associated with colic. Many factors can be responsible for intestinal issues. Have you ever thought about mycotoxins? What can horse owners do to support their horse´s […]
Respiratory disease – one of the biggest problems in horses
By Judith Schmidt, Product Manager On-Farm Solutions The respiratory tract in horses is prone to various problems, ranging from allergic reactions and inflammation to severe infections. Respiratory diseases are a constant topic of suffering and irritation in horse breeding and keeping. According to a study published in 2005, respiratory diseases account for about 40 % […]
Respiratory disease – the biggest problem in horses
Author: Judith Schmidt, Product Manager On-Farm Solutions The respiratory tract in horses is prone to various problems, ranging from allergic reactions and inflammation to infections. Through early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and preventive measures, horse owners can help maintain the respiratory health of their horses and promote their well-being and performance. Respiratory diseases are a constant […]
Fighting antimicrobial resistance with immunoglobulins
By Lea Poppe, Regional Technical Manager On-Farm Solutions Europe, and Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor One of the ten global public health threats is antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Jim O’Neill predicted 10 million people dying from AMR annually by 2050 (O’Neill, 2016). The following article will show the causes of antimicrobial resistance and how antibodies from the […]
Cryptosporidia in calves – chickens can help
By Lea Poppe, Regional Technical Manager, EW Nutrition Diarrhea due to infestation with cryptosporidia is one of the most pressing problems in calf rearing. These protozoa, along with rotaviruses, are now considered the most common pathogens in infectious calf diarrhea. Due to their high resistance and thus limited possible control and prevention measures, they have […]
Coughing calves? How to save costs and prevent respiratory disease
By Judith Schmidt, Product Manager On Farm Solutions There will always be germs in barns. Yet, calves are particularly susceptible to lung viruses and bacteria that attack the respiratory systems. What can we do to prevent calf flu? Coughing in calves is one of the most obvious signs of illness. It should be taken seriously […]
4 steps to improve dairy cow fertility through feeding
By Judith Schmidt, Product Manager On Farm Solutions The average pregnancy rate for dairy cows has declined over the past decades. But why is my cow not getting pregnant? Is it because of feeding? These are questions we ask ourselves when things do not quite work out with the offspring in the cowshed. Economic success […]
Milk fever: Causes, consequences, prevention
Find out more about On Farm Solutions here Nowadays, dairy cows are real top athletes. This comes with additional challenges for their health and for on-farm management. Many of these problems can be traced back to supply deficits and can be easily managed with appropriate feed supplements. Milk fever is a disease that occurs mainly […]