Grain temperature is the most important regulated factor in grain storage. Temperatures below 65 ° C are detrimental to the growth of insects and mold. If ventilation does not cool the grain in the fall, the temperature of the grain will remain suitable for insect development all year round.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a catastrophic disease of livestock caused by the picornavirus. There are seven serotypes of the virus. All kinds of ungulates are vulnerable.
The cause of milk fever is a lack of sufficient calcium in the serum (hypocalcemia). At the end of the dry period, cows must undergo a sudden change in metabolism, switching from telogen to high performance. During the dry season, cattle have a relatively low need for calcium.