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Casey Jacobs

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Animal Care Specialist & PhD student studying lameness in dairy cattle. Views are my own.

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@WHO pulled support from #EATLancet due to concerns over it’s scientific basis... and rightfully so! bmj.com/content/365/bm…


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Over 50% of dairy cows are culled before they hit the break-even point. Longevity makes money, says UofC grad student Jesse Schuster @WCDS_Dairy #wcds2019

realagriculture's tweet image. Over 50% of dairy cows are culled before they hit the break-even point. Longevity makes money, says UofC grad student Jesse Schuster
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We are set up and ready for an exciting week @WCDS_Dairy! #morethanjustfeed #wcds19

NutrisourceInc's tweet image. We are set up and ready for an exciting week @WCDS_Dairy! #morethanjustfeed #wcds19

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It's estimated that #DairyCattle lameness costs between $65-$150 per cow, but "loss estimates do not take into account the long-term consequences,” says Dörte Döpfer from the University of Wisconsin. Prevent and control lameness with these expert tips: zinp.ro/2EmXtew.

Zinpro's tweet image. It's estimated that #DairyCattle lameness costs between $65-$150 per cow, but "loss estimates do not take into account the long-term consequences,” says Dörte Döpfer from the University of Wisconsin. Prevent and control lameness with these expert tips: zinp.ro/2EmXtew.

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Set up is happening @ExParkLeth for Ag Expo! We are at booth 305 and 306! #morethanjustfeed

NutrisourceInc's tweet image. Set up is happening @ExParkLeth for Ag Expo! We are at booth 305 and 306! #morethanjustfeed

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Research at the University of Minnesota (U of M) suggests that tetracycline used by hoof trimmers to treat digital dermatitis has the potential to cause residues in milk. dairyherd.com/article/tetrat…


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Coming February 2019: New hoof health management report provides actionable data for dairy farmers progressivedairycanada.com/topics/technol…


Dairy special: Managing lameness in robotically-milked cows fginsight.com/news/top-stori…


Hoof Health genetic evaluations available Dec 4, 2018!

Genetic selection for Hoof Health will be possible with Dec. 2018 proofs. Learn more: bit.ly/2Sf7wqe #proofday #cdndairy

Lactanet_Canada's tweet image. Genetic selection for Hoof Health will be possible with Dec. 2018 proofs. Learn more: bit.ly/2Sf7wqe #proofday #cdndairy


Had a great hoof trimming course and seminar in Warman, SK with @NutrisourceInc and the Western Canadian Certified Hoof Trimmers Association! #hoofhealth #Hooftrimming #happycows #morethanjustfeed

kcejay's tweet image. Had a great hoof trimming course and seminar in Warman, SK with @NutrisourceInc and the Western Canadian Certified Hoof Trimmers Association! #hoofhealth #Hooftrimming #happycows #morethanjustfeed
kcejay's tweet image. Had a great hoof trimming course and seminar in Warman, SK with @NutrisourceInc and the Western Canadian Certified Hoof Trimmers Association! #hoofhealth #Hooftrimming #happycows #morethanjustfeed
kcejay's tweet image. Had a great hoof trimming course and seminar in Warman, SK with @NutrisourceInc and the Western Canadian Certified Hoof Trimmers Association! #hoofhealth #Hooftrimming #happycows #morethanjustfeed

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CDN Geneticist Gerrit Kistemaker presents on the new Hoof Health index, which combines 8 key hoof lesions. The heritability of this index is comparable with other health traits at 9%. Hoof Health will be available Dec. 2018. #CDNOIS18


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Detecting lame cows: Any time and all the time -- Get some tips on detecting, preventing, and examining lame cows. progressivedairycanada.com/topics/herd-he… #CdnDairy #CdnAg #cows #lameness #cattle #herdhealth #dairy

pdmag_CAN's tweet image. Detecting lame cows: Any time and all the time -- Get some tips on detecting, preventing, and examining lame cows. progressivedairycanada.com/topics/herd-he… #CdnDairy #CdnAg #cows #lameness #cattle #herdhealth #dairy

Interested in knowing more about preventing lameness on your dairy farm? Sign up for the hoof trimming workshop in Warman, Saskatchewan November 6 & 7! @NutrisourceInc #hoofhealth #saskag


Using the Lifestep approach to reduce the 3 main lesions causing lameness: digital dermatitis, sole ulcers, and white line lesions. Pay attention to foot bath management, decreasing standing time, and improving flooring in certain areas bovinevetonline.com/article/solvin…


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Thank you for supporting Canadian dairy farmers! To help answer some of your questions about how you can support the Canadian dairy industry, check out our FAQ. We'll be updating this as we receive more questions. bit.ly/2BZGeiU #BuyCanadian #loveONTfood #ONCommonGround


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Hormones, cows and the new trade deal: What you need to know cbc.ca/news/canada/us…

jimtwl's tweet image. Hormones, cows and the new trade deal: What you need to know
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