Feature Articles
Was 2012 worse than 2009?
They were both terrible years — 2009 and 2012. Is there any way to say one was worse than the other?
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Calf strategies for cold weather months
Everyone knows that weather can have a major impact on calf health and well-being.
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Strategic sampling for dairy lameness
Locomotion scoring of all cows on a regular basis can be an onerous task. So, Washington State University researchers are looking at different sampling scenarios to get a good handle on lameness in a herd, while also making it do-able for the producer.
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Be fair to your heirs
It’s not about being equal when distributing business assets to the next generation.
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Meet one of the dairy industry's best friends
What started as an attempt to sell more cheese on pizzas has taken on bold new dimensions.
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Can high milk production = cow well-being?
Some believe that high-producing cows aren’t maintained in an environment that promotes well-being. But a Wisconsin study shows that high production can be achieved while preserving the well-being of the cow.
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Aflatoxin alert!
Here are some proactive steps that you can take to keep your animals and milk supply safe.
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Ethanol’s impact on corn prices
While ethanol is a factor, other influences include energy prices, exchange rates and adverse weather.
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Jersey-Limousin cross seen as a ‘game-changer’
Breeding for beef could spawn a sea change in dairy genetic strategies.
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Innovation awards announced
The votes are in and Dairy Herd Management is pleased to announce the top 10 innovative products of the year.
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What have we learned from this year’s drought?
Precisely at noon on Friday, Sept. 7, it began raining in Linn, Kan. It was noteworthy, since rain has been a rare event in north central Kansas — and much of the rest of the country — this year.
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