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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. 22 2024
Accurate close-up rations can be hard to navigate, make sure you have the right tools to do so
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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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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. 20 2024
Harvest is one of the most dangerous times of year for a farmer. Communication can help avoid emergency situations
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Sept. 18 2024
We don’t have to be everything people think farmers are, but we often feel like we do
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Sept. 17 2024
The HSUS conference emphasized animal rights activists’ need to connect with state and local changemakers
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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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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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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 18 2024
We can connect with health-conscious consumers where they are doing their grocery shopping
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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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May 31 2024
In this blog, you will find a simple guide to build a trustworthy website for your dairy farm
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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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May 16 2024
While we are working hard to get crops harvested on time, we need fellow drivers to respect farm equipment on the road
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May 9 2024
Every old barn you drive by has a past and adds character to the countryside