I have received several calls about dead cows from HBS in the last month. Higher levels of ash coupled with mycotoxins and pathogens seem to be the common factor in these herds along with high levels of milk production. Most of the northeast experienced one of the most challenging growing seasons from excess rainfall. Many farms have low dry matter hay and small grain silages. Some have a clostridial fermentation. We are also seeing higher levels of ash which will bring into