The 2023 International All Things BLV Conference was hosted by Michigan State University. The agenda included speakers from six countries on three continents and sought to create community around this issue that would enable future collaboration.

CentralStar can conveniently test dairy cattle milk for A1/A2 status, Bovine Leukosis (BLV), Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), Johne’s Disease, Mastitis, and Pregnancy. Follow these steps to ensure proper sample collection and visit the Lab Services page on our website for...

The world of dairy farming is ever evolving, and more and more – and increasingly smarter – tools are available to add to the on-farm toolbox. For many dairy businesses, it’s no longer a matter of if they’re interested in using innovative technology; it’s become about...

Mycotoxin binders (MTB) work by chemical interactions involving cation exchange capacity with various types of bonds and by their physical structure serving as a “net” to in essence “trap” mycotoxin molecules. The bonding and structural properties of traditional MTB...

You’ve likely seen the headlines about shrinking heifer numbers around the U.S. Herds right-sizing heifer inventories, dairy expansions, and the trend to buy instead of raise replacement heifers continues to push replacement values higher and higher. If you’re like...

So, you are interested in knowing the A1/A2 status of your cows but are confused about which test is best. The CentralStar A1/A2 genotype test is validated for use on individual animals and can be performed on blood, tissue, or milk; however, determining which method...