The Role of DHI records in herd health programs

Authors

  • Jack D. Stout Dept. of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1978no13p31-38

Keywords:

cattle diseases, data processing, disease prevention, Economics, Lactation, veterinary services, cows

Abstract

Herd owners that insist on having herd health programs without including DHI reocrds as the criteria for measureing results are penalizing the veterinarian and themselves.  Herd health programs should be profitable to both dairymen and veterinarian. Many studies list veterinary and drug costs at $15 to $20 per cow per year.  A 100-cow herd on this basis would be a good addition to any verinarian's practice.  Likewise, if the dairyman reaps his proportionate increased returns, he should welcome the expenditure.  However, neither individual should plan programs without a means of measureing the results.  DHI records will furnish the answers you need for both parties.

Cover image of the 13th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: three images of Maryland--an arial photo of a farm in the green countryside, the city skyline at dusk, and a photo of the USS Constellation sailing in the harbor--with the journal name, AABP logo, and the information for the 11th annual conference.

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Published

1978-11-01

How to Cite

Stout, J. D. (1978). The Role of DHI records in herd health programs. The Bovine Practitioner, 1978(13), 31–38. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1978no13p31-38

Issue

No. 13 (1978 November)

Section

Articles