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Recent study: BoviLab is a useful and practical tool

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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First BoviLab users in Switzerland

The first BoviLab users in Switzerland are now on board. The veterinary practices Bovi Swiss and Reprovet have both been using a BoviLab since February. New users have also joined in the Netherlands and Belgium. These are Vallei & Wetering dierenartsen from Renswoude, Dierenartsencentrum de Stellingwerven from Oosterwolde and Animalvith from Belgium. Dierenartsenpraktijk VUG (Voorthuizen, …

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Blood testing for BHB alone is not sufficient to prevent ketosis

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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BoviLab workshop about transition management

On Friday 2nd February, Mark van Kleef, bovine veterinarian and distributor of BoviLab, conducted a workshop at Vee&Arts Landbouwhuisdierenpraktijk in Bergen op Zoom. The practice has been working with BoviLab since late 2023. Van Kleef hosted a catered workshop, including lunch, to around ten dairy farmers. They were provided with information on how the veterinarian …

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