Food & Pharmaceutical

Ultrasound-based fetal sex determination in cows can support herd planning, selection decisions, and reproductive strategy when performed at the appropriate stage of pregnancy.

A practical guide to selecting a portable ultrasound machine for bovine reproductive work in demanding farm environments.

A practical guide to recognizing corn harvest readiness, evaluating grain moisture, and considering field and weather factors before harvest.

A practical overview of ovarian acyclicity in dairy cows, covering signs, contributing factors, diagnostic evaluation, and prevention-focused herd management.

A practical overview of dairy cow mastitis, including visible and subclinical signs, diagnostic approaches, prevention routines, and milk-resistance monitoring.

Doppler ultrasonography adds blood-flow assessment to reproductive ultrasound examinations, helping veterinarians make better-informed decisions for dairy cattle herds.

A practical overview of winter barley establishment, crop care, harvest readiness, and moisture control for grain quality decisions.

Producing quality dry hay requires moisture testing, monitoring bale temperature, and maintaining good ventilation in the storage area to reduce the risk of spoilage. A hay and straw moisture meter provides operators with additional data to determine the appropriate time for baling and storage.

Mycotoxins in grain may affect dairy cow health and feed quality. Review practical storage, moisture-monitoring, hygiene, and testing considerations.

A reported wheat-field study illustrates how hyperspectral imaging can capture insect spectral differences and support machine-learning-based pest classification.