Dr. Phil Cardoso will give a presentation titled "Impacto de la Alimentación de Aminoácidos en la Salud, Comportamiento y Fertilidad en Vacas Lecheras" ("Impact of Feeding Amino Acids on Health, Behavior and Fertility in Dairy Cows") at the DIGAL 2019 …
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Dr. Cardoso to present work at the ISRP 2019 in Leipzig September 3 – 6
Dr. Phil Cardoso will deliver a presentation on "Evaluation of supplemental autolyzed yeast on nitrogen excretion and apparent digestibility of Holstein cows fed a high starch diet" at the International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology in Leipzig, Germany September 3–6. For …
Illinois Milk Producers Association and University of Illinois Extension partner to showcase dairy technology on June 28
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Illinois Milk Producers Association and University of Illinois Extension will host the 8th annual Dairy Technology Showcase Friday, June 28, 2019. The tour will highlight dairy technology and dairy management at Lenkaitis Holsteins Dairy Farm …
Dr. Cardoso to speak at 2019 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference June 12-13
Two dairy scientists from the University of Illinois will speak at the 2019 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference on June 12 and 13 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Phil Cardoso will lead a breakout session titled …
Dr. Cardoso to speak at the “Simpósio Internacional Leite Integral” in Brazil in April
Dr. Phil Cardoso will speak at the "Simpósio Internacional Leite Integral" in Brazil. The symposium will take place on April 10 and 11, with a pre-symposium course offered on April 9. His panel will be discussing ways to reduce the …
Aflatoxin contamination in dairy cows: Beyond dumping milk
Russell Pate and Dr. Phil Cardoso
November, 2018
Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin produced by fungi that can grow on feedstuffs such
as corn grain, corn silage, and cottonseed. Because of its cancer-causing properties in humans, the FDA has …
Illinois Dairy Summit to be held February 5, 6, and 7 in 2019
The Illinois Milk Producers’ Association and University of Illinois Dairy Extension are once again joining forces for the 9th Annual Illinois Dairy Summit. Dr. Mike Hutjens, Dr. Phil Cardoso, and Dave Fischer will again team up with Tasha Bunting and …
Illinois Dairy Summit to be held February 5, 6, and 7 in 2019
The Illinois Milk Producers’ Association and University of Illinois Dairy Extension are once again joining forces for the 9th Annual Illinois Dairy Summit. Dr. Mike Hutjens, Dr. Phil Cardoso, and Dave Fischer will again team up with Tasha Bunting and …
Infrared thermography as a tool in disease screening and detection
Sierra Schreiber, Kelly Ryan, and Dr. Phil Cardoso
October, 2018
Rectal temperature has long been the gold standard for disease detection in postpartum dairy cows. Rectal temperature readings are used to monitor and detect variations in the body temperature of …
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