Clinical Info

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Calves

Publications / Information:

Brix Readings for Milk Replacer Solution Standards (.pdf format 91k)

Data Collection Tools:

SVM Dairy Apps:
Calf Health Scoring Chart (English) (.pdf format 308k)
Calf Health Scoring Chart (Spanish(Mexico)) (.pdf format 308k)
Calf Respiratory Health Scoring Chart (.pdf format 183k)
Group Pen Respiratory Scoring Chart (.pdf format 219k)
Calf Feeding Questionnaire (.pdf format 15k)
Colostrum History Questionnaire (.pdf format 17k)
Calf Housing Questionnaire (.pdf format 16k)
Calf Treatment Questionnaire (.pdf format 19k)
Calf Health Questionnaire (.pdf format 54k)
Calf Problem Investigation Forms (.pdf format 67k)

Goal Form

Publications / Information:

Goal Form Guide (.pdf format 230k)

Data Collection Tools:

Goal Form (Version 23 in .pdf format 45k)

Hygiene

Publications / Information:

Hygiene Scoring Color Chart (.pdf format 276k)

Data Collection Tools:

Hygiene Scoring Form (.pdf format 177k)

Lameness

Publications / Information:

Hoof Lesion Scoring Guide (.pdf format 320k)
Hoof Lesion Scoring Guide – Spanish (.pdf format 316k)

Data Collection Tools:

SVM Dairy Apps
- Locomotion Scorer – available ( iOS and Android )
ABC Lesion Recording Form (.pdf format 90k)

Milk Quality

Data Collection Tools:

SVM Dairy App
- Milking Prep Lag Timer
- Teat Scorer
Teat End Scoring Form (.pdf format 180k)
Milk Quality Goal Form (.pdf format 133k)
Milk Quality Data Collection Forms (.pdf format 866k)

Data Summary:

Mastitis Case Rate summary (WisMast4.0 .xls format 125k)

Nutrition

Publications / Information:

Effect of Oral Calcium Bolus Supplementation on Early Lactation Health and Milk Yield in Commercial Dairy Herds. (.pdf format 1.5MB)
A Diagnostic Approach to Moldy Feeds on Dairy Farms (.pdf format 66k)
Herd-Based Evaluations for Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (.pdf format 214k)
Ruminal Acidosis (.pdf format 237k)
Jejunal Hemorrhage Syndrome (.pdf format 95k)
Water Quality Recommendations (.pdf format 19k)
Links for rumenocentesis equipment and supplies
- www.specmeters.com – Spectrum Technologies, Inc. – LAQUA Twin pH Meter
- www.air-tite.com – Air-Tite Products Co. – 16g x 5″ needles, part # N165

Data Collection Tools:

SVM Dairy Apps
- Body Condition Scorer
- TCRA – (Transition Cow Risk Assessor)
Herd Nutrition History and Evaluation Form (.pdf format 1,137k)

Reproductive Disease

Publications / Information:

Reproductive Disease Online Diagnostic Tool

Data Collection Tools:

SVM Dairy Apps
- Gestation Aging
- Preg Calculator – available ( iOS and Android )

Stalls

Publications / Information:

An Update on Stall Design (.pdf format 304k)
Dimensions and Design Tips for Freestalls (.pdf format 47k)
Diagonal Lying Decision Tree (.pdf format 28k)
Flowchart for Evaluating Freestalls – Text (.pdf format 2,387k)
Flowchart for Evaluating Freestalls (.pdf format 50k)

Data Collection Tools:

SVM Dairy Apps

Video:

Cow rising normally in sand stall

Cow lying in well designed sand stall

Cow rising in sand stall with chin clipper

Cow lying in sand stall with chin clipper

Heifer side lunging

Cow banging chin on concrete

Transition Cow

Publications / Information:

Transition Cow Index™ (.pdf format 40k)
Cowside Blood BHBA Testing with a Handheld Meter (.pdf format 87k)
Oral Drenches for Fresh Cows (.pdf format 61k)

Data Collection Tools:

SVM Dairy Apps

- PreFresh Pen Size Calculator
- TCRA – (Transition Cow Risk Assessor)