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Jan. 20 2014
"The development of resistant bacteria over the past 50 years stands testament to the power of evolution. While scientists have discovered or created hundreds of antibiotics to kill bacteria, those bacteria...
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Jan. 15 2014
Genetics and management will change the way we feed cows. Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, presented "Feed efficiency – What's new?" on Monday, January 13. His 50-minute presentation was fast-paced...
Dec. 12 2013
W.D. Hoard's Notice to the Help set the standard for all farm staff over a century ago. The recent video showing employees at a northeast Wisconsin dairy mistreating dairy calves and cows is very disheartening....
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Dec. 11 2013
Plan ahead to maximize your crop's performance. Joe Lauer, University of Wisconsin, shared "Growing high yield and high quality corn silage in the northern Corn Belt" on the December 9 webinar, sponsored...
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Dec. 5 2013
To avoid this, the nation must sustainably grow milk production at a price the consumer can afford. The European Union leads the ranks in world milk production. But, on an individual nation basis, India...
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Dec. 3 2013
Current research is taking a look at serotonin's role in calcium uptake and its future potential in helping ward off milk fever. The start of lactation greatly raises the need for calcium in a dairy cow....
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Oct. 30 2013
Over 55,000 are expected to converge on Louisville, Ky., this weekend. The National FFA Convention and Expo is a highlight for many FFA members. With nearly 580,000 FFA members in every state, along with...
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Oct. 23 2013
Share your dairy-inspired meals with others. Dairy farmers believe in promotion. Fifteen cents from each 100 pounds of milk sold goes to the checkoff program to educate consumers and promote dairy products,...
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Oct. 22 2013
Needlestick injuries are actually quite common and can result in injury and loss of work for both workers and veterinarians. Needlestick injuries are a common risk to those working in health care professions,...
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Oct. 18 2013
Buy land, build a plant and start processing milk, right? Ha! Every state, county and city likes to claim it is "business friendly" in hopes of attracting new companies and the economy-sustaining jobs...
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Oct. 17 2013
Innovation and choice must be allowed on farm or all hope is lost. In a changing tact from the 50-70-100 message he has spread since 2009, Elanco's Jeff Simmons has three new numbers for us to consider....
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Oct. 10 2013
We know how to calculate feed shrink. We don't know how to obtain accurate real-time measurements.Every dairy has a vested economic interest in reducing feed shrink. "Feed wastage occurs on-farm in four...
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Oct. 9 2013
National 4-H week is celebrated October 6 to 12, 2013. While many think 4-H enrollment is just a necessary means to be able to show animals at the fairs, it brings value in the form of personal development,...
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Oct. 8 2013
If done well, grazing can lower forage costs and still maintain growth rates for dairy replacements. Raising calves and heifers can be the second largest cost on a dairy operation, shared David Combs,...
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Oct. 4 2013
Paul Ekstein of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, has been selected by the Klussendorf Association as the fifth recipient of the Robert "Whitey" McKown Master Breeder Award. The honor was presented at the 47th...
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Oct. 4 2013
by Corey Geiger, Hoard's Dairyman Managing Editor Dr. Gerald Snider, Goshen, Ind., was named the 15th Honorary Member of the Klussendorf Association. Since the association was formed in 1937, 14 other...
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Sept. 30 2013
Farm hosts judging teams on Sunday morning. While the grounds in Madison, Wis., do not officially open until Tuesday to kick off World Dairy Expo, farms in southeast Wisconsin welcomed hundreds of dairy...
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Sept. 23 2013
Hoard's Dairyman offers students a real-world experience. The importance of internships is constantly stressed to college students. Gaining experience outside of the classroom is critical in understanding...
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Aug. 29 2013
Financial data from 1,500 agriculture students gives you a better feel for that number. It's that time of year. Across the country, millions of students have returned to their chosen institution of higher...
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Aug. 23 2013
Corey Geiger recently spent time interviewing Robert Walton for our 2013 World Dairy Expo Supplement on his long and distinguished career with ABS and the greater dairy community. The video below includes...