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June 13 2022
Fly control on a dairy operation can feel like an overwhelming task. There are a number of different areas that need to be treated and maintained to protect your animals, employees, and bottom line. F
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June 6 2022
Inconsistent silage is a frustrating challenge dairy producers face. Whether it’s due to rain pattern variability or periods of hot, dry days
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May 30 2022
A garnish is meant to simply enhance the look of a dish or add a touch of flavor. Its job is to not interfere with the main ingredients
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May 23 2022
Everything from our own food to gas to tires is costing us more money, and the common feed ingredients used to feed farm animals is no exception
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May 16 2022
Whole cottonseed is a valuable dietary supplement for ruminants because of the balanced combination of fat, protein, and fiber
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May 9 2022
Dakin Dairy has been supplying milk and cheese to the state of Florida since 1973, where its products have made their way into more than 700,000 kitchens
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May 2 2022
Heat stress is complex and multifaceted. Beyond reductions in milk yield, growth, impaired reproduction, and increased culling, heat stress causes physiological and endocrinological changes
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April 25 2022
Alfalfa is a homegrown forage that can provide high-quality fiber, high protein content and good yields. First-crop alfalfa sets the pace for the rest of the season
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April 18 2022
Remember that healthy, happy calves start as hydrated calves.With all the challenges and pitfalls of the past few years, many large and small dairies have reflected on new management strategies to inc
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April 11 2022
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is known as a “disease complex” because it usually stems from multiple factors
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April 4 2022
An optimal calf can be defined as a calf with minimal health issues and maximum growth performance
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March 28 2022
There is a tendency, when formulating diets for animal production, to focus on diet costs. The cost of feeding animals is ongoing and can consume 70% to 90% of the total costs of production
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March 21 2022
Quality, reliable labor can be hard to come by. Whether your labor force is family or outside labor, the right milking equipment and technology upgrades can help your parlor run smoothly
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March 14 2022
Most farms, no matter their geographic location, experienced some sort of irregular or maybe even extreme weather conditions in 2021. As a result, it’s likely the quality of dairy feed and forages...
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March 7 2022
Calf scours are inherent to calf rearing and are too often a headache for calf managers. The problem is multifactorial, and, despite decades of research, it is still the largest cause of mortality and...
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Aug. 5 2019
World Dairy Expo 2019 is just around the corner and soon attendees and exhibitors will be collecting ‘Tools for Dairy’s Progress’ during the annual event