Success in dairying is contingent on making sound financial decisions, knowing which numbers to consider and being able to correctly calculate them. PDPW’s Financial Literacy for Dairy teaches these principles and more.
New technologies, management practices and a growing understanding of soil health is putting the dairy industry at the brink of achieving climate neutrality, leading to additional revenue streams for producers.
Many dairy producers are on solid financial ground, Financial experts offer tips to hold that ground, such as taking advantage of current interest rates and positioning your farm as a preferred employer.
Over-conditioned cows that lose weight after calving subsequently have lower fertility, produce fewer quality embryos and face higher rates of health problems.
While the milking herd is usually given top priority in management efforts, dry cows and springing heifers are arguably the more important groups to protect from heat.
Lameness is a problem in many dairy herds. Focusing on key strategies such as ensuring optimal lying times, immediate treatment, effective record-keeping and collaborating with key team members can help.
