Feature Articles
Which 'life cycle' are you in?
You are here. But where is here? Use your stage in the business life cycle to make decisions for your dairy’s future.
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Keep forage quality safe
Here are two storage management practices to safeguard the feeding value of corn silage.
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Tame the roller coaster ride
When it comes to managing prices, take the following approach to risk-management tools.
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Why you need to know about somatic cell counts
When you get sick, your body fights the infection by producing immune cells.
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Why you need to provide a clean environment for cows
Everyone on the dairy plays a role in preventing mastitis — it’s not just the milkers’ job.
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Follow milking procedures
Sometimes it can be tempting to move cows through the parlor faster and skip a procedure. But you should never do that.
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Sharpen your communication with consumers
Use these dos and don’ts to promote milk-safety messages.
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Recognize the signs of stress, depression
A change in behavior can be a good indicator of stress or depression, says Randy Weigel, extension specialist at the University of Wyoming. Sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, change in appetite or weight, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, physical slowing or agitation, energy loss, difficulty in thinking or concentrating, and withdrawing from family and friends are all signs of depression.
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Double Your Accuracy
Here’s how to use genomic sire evaluations.
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Enrich her life
Renew your commitment to positive passive transfer.
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A homegrown advantage
Maximize forage quality. It could be your silver lining right now.
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