Profit Tips
Rain coming?
Here’s a simple solution for keeping calf started grain dry: Simply stack the water pail on top of the grain pail.
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Is your teat dip meeting your herd’s needs?
Your teat dip may need an adjustment based on the season or type of bedding that you use.
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Get your game on
A Washington state dairy has turned to a popular pastime to improve worker morale and productivity.
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Master milk fat depression
Hot weather is often blamed for suppressing fat levels, but milk fat depression is actually a multi-factorial problem.
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You’re the expert, not HSUS
More than one-third of consumers use the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as their main source of information on animal-welfare issues, according to a consumer poll by Purdue University researchers.
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Beware of deadly silo gases
Drought-stressed corn silage ensiled in upright silos can present a safety concern.
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Chronic mastitis video
How do you define a cow that has a chronic mastitis infection? Learn the answer to this common question and more in “Managing Cows with Chronic Mastitis.”
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Auto feeder solutions
Automated feeding systems for calves need to be managed properly to avoid competition.
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Watch for spoilage in drought-stressed corn silage
Advice on reducing nitrate levels when harvesting and feeding drought-damaged corn silage is plentiful this year, but nitrates are just one part of the picture.
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How to deal with feed price volatility
Drought conditions, limited stockpiles of commodities and other factors have led to an increase in feed cost.
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Use caution when applying liquid manure to dry fields
Be extra cautious when applying liquid manure to dry farm fields this fall.
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