During a webinar by UK-Vet Livestock, Julia Moorhouse, Head of Veterinary Services at Map of Ag, explained why it’s important to monitor both non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) during the transition period. The correlation between NEFA and BHB is not strong enough to use BHB alone as a predictor of health and production …
A downer cow can go down due to multiple causes. Would you like to know what she is lacking and whether it’s worth continuing treatment? With BoviLab, you measure the key parameters and have a good indication of the prognosis using the muscle enzymes CK and AST. BoviLab makes the cause visible and helps to …
Cow health does not improve just by doing blood tests. Factors such as housing, rations, management and other risks on the farm play a role in a smooth transition period. FarmLabo’s vision is to improve the dairy farmer’s transition management. BoviLab’s strength is to let the dairy farmer see what goes wrong during the transition …
A recent study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that BoviLab is a useful and practical tool for improving the transition period in dairy cows. During the research conducted in 2023, 297 blood samples from 261 Holstein cows were taken and analysed using BoviLab. These cows were divided into four lactation stages: 14 days before …
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Veterinarians who exclusively test blood for beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) miss a large number of cows that are indeed at risk of subclinical ketosis. British research shows that not all dairy cows have elevated levels of both BHB and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in their blood. A British study examined how many cows experience a negative energy …
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Veterinarians are constantly striving for improvement with their clients. Not only in the daily care they provide, but also in the value of advice for dairy farmers. With BoviLab, you can increase the value of your advice to clients. A practical example of advice. Problem on the farm Bovine veterinarian Mark van Kleef sampled blood …
BoviLab is a useful tool for monitoring the transition period. This is mentioned in the content of the American Dairy Science Association (ASDA) from 2023. During a study, blood samples were collected from 330 Holstein cows. This occurred on day 14 before or on day 3 or 14 after calving. The results indicate that BoviLab …
Hypocalcemia, or subclinical milk fever, affects three-quarters of dairy cows. Research has revealed the following about hypocalcemia: There is limited knowledge about the costs of milk fever. In 2021, Veterinary Ireland Journal estimated the costs, revealing: While these costs may not fully align with those in other countries, they offer an insight into the potential …
BoviLab measures blood samples for non-esterified fatty acids, also known as NEFA’s, in the blood. These fatty acids are released as a result from adipose tissue mobilization. This state is often referred to the negative energy balance (NEB). The liver can use NEFA’s as a source of energy. To some extent, fatty acids are not …
The value of BoviLab is not only the easily accessible blood tests and quick results, but also the advice the veterinarian can give on the spot. The farmer can immediately put it into practice. By testing frequently and monitoring the results, curative treatments shift to preventive treatments. Knowing the blood values of both fresh and …
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