Bauer-web4
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Oct. 9 2023
We all know the sad story surrounding fluid milk consumption. Since the 1940s, milk consumption per capita has been trending downward in the United States. The good news is that consumption of dairy products...
Gilles-web
Article
Oct. 9 2023
Transition cows face one of the most difficult turnabouts. As soon as the calf is born, they naturally move from no milk production to a significant ramp up both in quantity of milk and the energy required...
Allen-web1
Article
Oct. 9 2023
For the second time in three years, Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET claimed Supreme Champion honors on the colored shavings at World Dairy Expo.
17-HAE-Sup-Holstein
Blog
Oct. 7 2023
Here is a listing of the Supreme Champions of World Dairy Expo, starting in 1970
17-HAE-Sup-Jr-Jersey
Blog
Oct. 7 2023
A listing of all the Supreme Champions of the Junior Show, starting in 1994
Fri- Howard main
Blog
Oct. 6 2023
Savannah Crack became the first Canadian to win the Merle Howard Award
TU4_Ayr-main
Blog
Oct. 6 2023
Heineman Reagan Roz, owned by Angela Fuller of Attica, N.Y., isn’t new to the winner's circle at World Dairy Expo after being Reserve Grand Champion in 2022
Thurs- BS main
Blog
Oct. 5 2023
When the yodeling, alphorn music, and bell ringing of the Brown Swiss parade of champions died down on Wednesday afternoon, Iroquois Acres Jong Cali was selected as Grand Champion
Bluel-web
Article
Oct. 5 2023
Corn silage has long been known as the cornerstone of the dairy ration, providing a valuable fibrous energy that is difficult to replace in the diet. Over the years, land grant institutes have invested...
bauer-web
Article
Oct. 5 2023
When challenged by illness, young dairy calves can become dehydrated quickly. Producers are often faced with the question of whether oral fluids will get the job done or if they need to call their veterinarian...
Forage-Superbowl
Blog
Oct. 4 2023
This year’s World Forage Analysis Superbowl brought in 293 forage samples from 18 states. Champions and the top five finishers of each contest categories were announced at a luncheon on Wednesday
TU4_5888-main
Blog
Oct. 4 2023
Judge Mike Duckett of Rudolph, Wis., alongside his associate Kevin McGriskin, of Ontario, Canada, awarded the pair of Aged Cows with top honors in the International Jersey Show
Mon- 4-H MN team
Blog
Oct. 4 2023
National 4-H Dairy Judging Champion Team winners from World Dairy Expo's contest
Mon- 4-H MN team
Blog
Oct. 3 2023
Students from all over the country did well in the 101st National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on Sunday, but when the final results were announced, top honors returned to the Midwest
Tues- NDC body
Blog
Oct. 3 2023
When the dairy industry meets in Madison, Wis., this week during World Dairy Expo, those gathered will include numerous young people
IMG952478
Blog
Oct. 3 2023
Each dairy judging team likely has its own routines, rituals, or good luck charms they bring with them on their trip to Wisconsin to judge on the colored shavings
WDX21_4H-High-Ind-Nicholas-Hammer-web
Blog
Oct. 3 2023
National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest High Individuals
Sun- Fitting main
Blog
Oct. 2 2023
Clippers buzzed, hair flew, and animals shone as the Youth Fitting Contest began the events of the 2023 World Dairy Expo on Saturday morning
Mon- Post sec Kaskaskia
Blog
Oct. 2 2023
When it came down to the end of the Post-Secondary Dairy Judging Contest on Sunday night, there was little suspense as to who the overall champion would be