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July 3 2024
Vegan and animal rights activists are pushing for “plant-based” menus in a growing number of schools
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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
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May 28 2024
If you love dairy products but struggle with digestive issues, there are still ways to enjoy many dairy foods
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May 27 2024
While you may already use herd management software, there is always room for improvement, even for the most efficient dairies
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April 8 2024
Mannheimia haemolytica is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease in cattle
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April 1 2024
The end of the short winter signals the beginning of prolonged warm days, prompting dairy farmers to evaluate their heat stress management plan
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March 15 2024
We moved our calves from hutches into a barn, and while the benefits were many, there were challenges we had to work through, too
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March 15 2024
Nutrition plays a vital role in the functionality of a cow’s immune system
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Feb. 27 2024
We are highlighting dairy’s nutrition and health benefits to build on its great taste
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Feb. 20 2024
The time to review a protocol is before procedural drift causes a problem
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Jan. 24 2024
Sometimes going back to the basics of good care is just what animals need
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Jan. 19 2024
As farmers, we face many difficult moments and failures, but the moments of success are worth the work
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Jan. 19 2024
A productive cow isn’t always a profitable cow. A profitable cow performs in milk volume and quality, breeds back quickly and experiences few health events
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Jan. 8 2024
Sand is widely regarded as the best bedding for dairy cows. But not all sand is created equally
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Nov. 30 2023
Thanks to the Nedap SmartFlow Milk Meter, farmers like Austin Webster of Greenleaf, Wis., can more closely monitor the pulse of their herd like never before, gaining timely, accurate, actionable insights...
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Nov. 17 2023
Thanks to the Nedap SmartFlow Milk Meter, farmers like Austin Webster of Greenleaf, Wis., can more closely monitor the pulse of their herd like never before, gaining timely, accurate, actionable insights...
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Oct. 27 2023
Having data does not necessarily translate into value. The real value comes from transforming individual data points into insights through context and connections
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Oct. 16 2023
Several years ago, Tony Louters was on a hunt. The Merced, California, dairyman wanted more information on his milking cows in order to improve reproductive protocols and, more importantly, health. The...
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Oct. 3 2023
When the dairy industry meets in Madison, Wis., this week during World Dairy Expo, those gathered will include numerous young people
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Sept. 29 2023
You can expect more consistency from cow to cow with any automation product. But successful implementation is not possible without thoughtful planning, preparation and follow-up