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Oct. 31 2024
Finding reliable, well-trained labor to milk cows is becoming increasingly difficult
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Oct. 25 2024
From hand-written 4x6 paper note cards and breeding wheels to cowside data entry and real-time performance alerts, dairy farm technology has come a long way
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Oct. 18 2024
Calf morbidity and mortality continue to be a challenge for dairy producers. A 2014 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) survey found that calf mortality averaged around 8% while morbidity...
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Oct. 14 2024
Pneumonia, or bovine respiratory disease (BRD), is one of the most common diseases dairy farms and calf ranches battle on a daily basis
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Sept. 27 2024
Why do you feed supplemental fat to your herd? Perhaps you’re aiming to propel your milkfat higher to capture more revenue in your milk check, or you recognize the impact bypass fat can have on feed...
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Sept. 23 2024
Sort gate technology adds value by helping cows exhibit natural behaviors with easy cow flow and gives animals more time at the feedbunk or lying in stalls by not retracing steps postmilking
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Sept. 16 2024
Whether your goal is to reduce odor and greenhouse gas emissions, minimize manure pathogens, add a new revenue source, participate in developing carbon markets, or take advantage of all these benefits...
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Sept. 9 2024
Energy metabolism is a crucial aspect of dairy cow physiology, playing a central role in supporting various physiological functions, milk production, and overall health
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Aug. 26 2024
As the summer months approach, you may begin to notice the impact of rising temperatures on your animals. Heat stress can result in various health issues, such as decreased breeding efficiency, lower
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Aug. 19 2024
It is well-known that reproductive performance is the foundation of profitability on a dairy
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Aug. 13 2024
Preparing cows for a successful lactation doesn’t start at freshening; it starts at the dry period
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Aug. 5 2024
Many areas of the country have received above-average rainfall this year
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July 29 2024
Calfhood diseases can significantly affect heifer replacement rates, short-term profitability, and long-term sustainability
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July 22 2024
The USDA's Cattle Inventory Report reveals that the U.S. cattle inventory is the smallest it’s been in 73 years.1 At the same time, consumer demand for beef continues to grow steadily
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July 15 2024
The transition period spanning from 21 days before calving to 21 days after calving is a critical phase in a dairy cow’s lactation cycle
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July 9 2024
Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment
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July 1 2024
Spoilage is a challenge that all producers face at some point, and the cost of not addressing it can be high
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June 24 2024
On the dairy, decisions are never made in a vacuum. Each choice impacts the next
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June 17 2024
One of the primary goals when feeding cows is to maximize fiber and starch digestibility for efficient production
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June 10 2024
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus is sweeping across the United States and affecting more than just poultry flocks and dairy cows