Jeanette L. FlossMU College of Veterinary MedicineRichard F. RandleCommercial Agriculture Program

Robert M. CorwinDepartment of Veterinary MicrobiologyCollege of Veterinary MedicineRichard F. RandleCommercial Agriculture Program

Craig PayneDirector, Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education

Dairy grazing publication series This publication is one in a series about operating and managing a pasture-based dairy. Although these publications often refer to conditions in Missouri, many of the principles and concepts described may apply to operations throughout the United States.

John Middleton Professor College of Veterinary Medicine Scott Poock Extension Associate Professor College of Veterinary Medicine

Dairy producers, learn about the cow’s reproductive structure and its more critical hormones, plus various ways to get cows and heifers pregnant in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

David Weaver and Bonnard MoseleyCollege of Veterinary Medicine

H. Allen GarverickDepartment of Dairy SciencesRobert S. YoungquistCollege of Veterinary MedicineAn average interval of 70 days from calving to first breeding and a high fertility rate are important to maximize efficiency in dairy herds. The results are more milk and calves at reduced cost.

Hardware disease of cattle is produced by a sharp object that pierces the stomach wall and gains access to the heart. Visit our site to learn more.

Jack C. Whittier Animal Sciences Department During periods of high temperatures and humidity, livestock losses can occur from hot weather stress.

Heat stress in dairy cattle is one of the top causes of decreased production & fertility. Visit our site to learn How to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle.

David WeaverCollege of Veterinary Medicine

Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy

Robert D. Hall and Darryl P. SandersDepartment of Entomology

One of the best ways to detect mastitis is by using the California Mastitis Test. Visit our website today to learn more.

Robert D. HallDepartment of Entomology