Hornless cows have become a common sight today, a reality that could lead many of us to think that cows or bulls do not grow horns naturally. However, this is an erroneous assumption—cows grow horns unless they are bred as polled, dehorned, or disbudded as calves....
Most cow breeds develop horns, and every farmer knows that those horns can pose a hazard for several reasons. Understanding when they begin developing and when to remove them is essential. So, just how long does it take for a cow to grow horns? It takes about three...
The appearance of bald spots on cows is a more common occurrence than you’d think. According to the North Dakota State University, there’s a wide array of factors that can contribute to hair loss (usually accompanied by itching) in cattle. While sometimes the cause...
Overgrown cow hooves can lead to lameness, extreme discomfort, infections, and other serious issues. Identifying the cause of your cows’ long hoof problem can help you find the solution as quickly as possible. Many of these causes are reversible, but you need to...
People and animal safety is a must-care-about when the dairy farmer chooses a hoof care product to use in the cow’s foot bath. “The farmer feeds the world” is a phrase that is often used, and consumer’s trust in farm products is the farm’s ultimate promise. Important...
What is the Proven Treatment for Digital Dermatitis? Digital dermatitis (also called hairy heel warts, Mortellaro disease, fungus and strawberry foot, or DD for short) is perhaps the most common hoof problem in dairy cattle. It starts as mildly sore feet. In no time,...
