Two proposals to advance the curriculum and improve veterinary medical training and care at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) have been awarded funding through the UW-Madison Educational Innovation (EI) initiative. EI aims to leverage the inherent creativity of … Continue reading
Category Archives: FAPM News
UW Vet Med Students Earn First Place, Perfect Scores in Cow Judging Contest
In its 83-year history, the Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest has seen 5.5 million entries, and only 84 individuals have ever received a perfect score by aligning their rankings with that of the official judges. Five of those perfect scores … Continue reading
Preventing and Treating Hypocalcemia
In a 2,000-cow herd, the annual cost to treat subclinical and clinical hypocalcemia, along with the subsequent milk loss, adds up to an estimated $60,750 each year. “Prevention is just as critical as ever,” Dr. Gary Oetzel, DVM, UW-Madison School … Continue reading
All Tubes are Not Created Equal
Designing and installing a positive pressure tube should be done by a skilled professional., otherwise costly mistakes may result. Authored by Dr. Ken Nordlund, Dr. Becky Brotzman, and Dr. Arturo Gomez.
Put a Roof Over Your Calf Hutches?
Although hutches pose challenges when the weather is wet — particularly for the people taking care of calves — it is not recommended to add an additional roof over the hutches as this will limit ventilation, says Becky Brotzman, veterinarian … Continue reading
Air Tubes Gain Ground
Positive pressure tubes offer a solution to key calf barn struggles: ventilation and respiratory health. Authored by Dr. Ken Nordlund, Dr. Becky Brotzman, and Dr. Arturo Gomez.
Schauf, Nordlund Among 2013 World Dairy Expo Honorees
Newly Renovated Dairy Cattle Center Attracts Crowd
Calf Barns Can Equal Hutches
With proper specifications, calves can thrive in a barn environment. Authored by Dr. Ken Nordlund, Dr. Becky Brotzman, and Dr. Arturo Gomez.
UW–Madison Will Dedicate Refurbished Dairy Cattle Center March 9
The public is invited to help welcome the cows back to campus as UW-Madison dedicates its refurbished Dairy Cattle Center on Saturday, March 9. Doors at the facility at 1815 Linden Dr. will be open to the public from 9-11:30 … Continue reading