Healthy Cow

Healthy Cow is an #agbiotech company developing systems-biology-based solutions to help dairy farmers moo-ve towards better farming and optimal animal health

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We had a great time pitching at Kisaco Research's @AHInnovation event, & are delighted to be recognized by @CIELivestock1 as an #agtech startup that can transform #livestock health & productivity in their article below! 🐄💚

#animalhealth #farming #agriculture #dairyfarming

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CIEL's Animal Health Specialist, Lawrence Brown attended the @AHInnovation event last month.

Head over to our LinkedIn page to find out about the standout businesses he thought had the potential to dramatically improve #livestock health & productivity

👉https://t.co/dn7MKUGufv

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Dr. Jenner took pus from the lesions of a milkmaid, who had caught cowpox from a #dairy #cow called Blossom, & inoculated it into the arm of James Phipps. When James was later exposed to the smallpox virus, he didn't develop the disease!

We have cows to thank for #vaccines! 💚

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Did you know that the word ‘#vaccine’ is derived from the Latin word ‘vacca’ for cow? 💉

In the late 18th century, Dr. Jenner noticed that milkmaids who were infected with cowpox (a disease that is similar but milder than smallpox) were generally immune to smallpox.

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Experts from @GLGAMR are urging the food system to significantly reduce the use of antimicrobials.

Finding alternatives to antibiotics is crucial to combat #AntimicrobialResistance & conserve their efficacy for animals & humans.

Read the full article at https://t.co/Q22eLeAxXd.

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Milk is primarily composed of water (approx 87%), which is colourless, but it appears white because of its other components (fat, protein, lactose, minerals & vitamins). The fat & protein molecules in the #milk reflect light at a wavelength that makes the liquid appear white.🥛

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Dave & Marie Graybill of Red Sunset Farms truly prioritize the #sustainability of their animals & the surrounding land! Although a small #dairy #farm in central Pennsylvania, they have implemented more than 30 conservation efforts.

Read more at https://t.co/VOarDaNggA.

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The average dairy #cow chews at least 50 times per minute! It chews its cud, which is partially digested food that is returned to their mouth from their stomachs before going back and being fully digested.

#agfact #dairyfarming

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Read the full article by @LancFarming at https://t.co/ZhSM8gjk2w.

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The pandemic has shown us how important biosecurity, protection, & prevention methods are for our health & safety.☣️

Mitigating the risks of biological threats is becoming ever more crucial to safeguard human & #animal health.

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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing biological threat that can drastically affect humans, animals, & the environment.

To reduce the use of #antibiotics, experts have recommended increased on-farm #biosecurity & the adoption of antibiotic alternative #prevention methods.

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Cows have 32 teeth and all of them are on the bottom while a tough dental pad is on top. Just like humans, #calves have baby teeth too but they get their first permanent teeth when they are around 1.5-2 years old.

#agriculture #dairy #agfact

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Farmers adopting preventive & proactive tools such as our probiotic product ProPreg™ — the world's first product to establish a healthy microbiome during the transition period — reduces the need for treatment in general.

Read more about the roadmap at https://t.co/LyOzgbW2Ik.

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@Nature_org has developed & released a Roadmap for a Sustainable Dairy System — an actionable guide to improve the dairy industry & protect our environment & communities!

The increasing global population & changing consumer preferences are challenges for dairy producers.

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However, these challenges also present themselves as opportunities to improve our approach to dairy production.

With the growing threat of antibiotic resistance on human, animal, & soil health, antibiotic use is also an important facet of sustainability.

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An adult dairy cow weighs 1500 lbs on average. Wow! Holstein #cows are usually on the heavier side while Jerseys are on the lighter side.🐄

#agriculture #dairy #agfact

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Listen to the full episode at https://t.co/dhvYB6VpXM.

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Did you grow up with a school #milk program? These programs are important in ensuring children have access to essential nutrients.

Dairy Checkoff’s podcast hosted a convo with a school food program director to discuss how milk is served, the challenges, & how they were overcome.

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Did you know that 95% of U.S dairy #farms are family-owned and operated? These families are all involved and working hard to provide #dairy products for their communities!👩‍🌾🥛

How many generations old is your farm?

#AgFunFact

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This approach is what @TysonFoods has been transitioning to & they are continuously reaching out to experts & finding innovations to improve the welfare of their animals.

Learn more about Five Domains at https://t.co/HBCVSio7G6.

#animalhealth #agtech #agriculture

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Have you heard about the Five Domains animal #welfare framework?

The #FiveDomains approach focuses on the promotion of nutrition, physical environment, health, behavioural opportunities and their contribution to the overall mental state of the animal.

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Did you know that the 1st glass milk bottles were patented in 1884 by Dr. Henry Thatcher? Previously, milk deliverers would fill up customers' jugs, but Thatcher noticed that the milk would be contaminated by the end of the route. The glass bottles provided a sanitary delivery.🥛