In this session, we'll dive into the importance of calcium and negative DCAD in dairy cattle nutrition and reproduction. You’ll learn how managing these elements in the diet can help improve reproductive performance and prevent health issues. We’ll also cover how to identify and address management challenges associated with negative DCAD and calcium levels, providing actionable insights to optimize your herd's overall success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about hemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS). Originally presented at the 2024 World Dairy Expo, three experts cover a variety of topics related to HBS, including field applications, common signs and symptoms, HBS risk and more.

MODERATOR: Dr. Michael Hodgman, DVM, Phibro Animal Health Corporation

SPEAKERS: Dr. James Chapman, Ph.D., Dipl. ACAN — “Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome (HBS) Signs & Symptoms”

Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus, Animal Sciences Department, University of Illinois — “Field Applications to HBS Risk”

Dr. Donald Sockett, DVM, MS, Ph.D., Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory — “HBS in Dairy Cattle”

What You Will Learn

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) functions can monitor any bird health metrics that are measured: presence/absence, load, health scores, etc.
• SPC Systems combine multiple SPC functions to monitor different types of changes.
• SPC Systems can detect smaller changes, and can detect them more quickly and more reliably than individual SPC functions.