Decreased calf death loss. Increased weaning weights. Increased colostrum quality and milk production. Reduced uterine infections. Research indicates that virtually all cows in good precalving condition start cycling within 90 days post calving.
Proper nutrition is especially critical for first calf heifers.
When an animal contacts both surfaces, current flows through its body. Voltages as low as 0.5V can affect some animals. Stray voltage can stress animals or cause them to avoid feeders and waterers, reducing production. The cows were losing milk production and their somatic cell count was high. With a sensitive voltage meter we found 0.4V between the water and soil.