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	Animart Inc. Dr. Rich Ernsberger, veterinarian, ANIMART, explains how the Legend System works by establishing a baseline activity grid for each cow through the use of an antenna, receiver, pedometers and software and the features of each component. Watch video.
	Kemin Matt Christofferson, Product Manager – Kemin Agrifoods North America, discusses the benefits of using Kemin rumen protected amino acids that will be manufactured at the Des Moines, Iowa, manufacturing facility starting in Fall 2011. Watch video.
	Pioneer Hi-Bred Kyle Whitaker, Sr. Sales & Marketing Manager, Pioneer Global Forages, discusses Pioneer’s newest hybrid, a 113 CRM BMR hybrid that will be available in limited quantities for 2012 planting. Watch video.
	Semex SCR representative and R tag developer Dr Bar explains technical portions. Micro representative Jerry Corman explains benefits to dairymen. Semex representative Chris Sheahan explains how it makes dairies more profitable. Watch video.

News from WDX

World Forage Analysis Superbowl winners named

Nearly 400 entries from 23 states competed for top honors and more than $22,000 in cash prizes at the 28th annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl.
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Robotic milking here to stay

The number of farms using automatic milking systems has grown substantially over the last several years.
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Wisconsin sends hay to drought-stricken Oklahoma and Texas

The first load of donated hay was delivered to a drought stricken area near Altus, Okla., late last month and a second load is slated to arrive this week.
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Do’s and don’ts of dairy digesters

Eight dairy farmers gathered at World Dairy Expo on Thursday to share the real story behind dairy digesters.
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7 tips to handle difficult questions

Paul Rovey, a dairy farmer from Arizona, knows first-hand how important telling your story to consumers is. Rovey's dairy is surrounded by urban development in Glendale, Ariz.
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U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards Program names judges

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced during World Dairy Expo that its newly launched awards program will be judged by a panel of experts from academic institutions, USDA, EPA, World Wildlife Fund, media and dairy industry leaders.
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Put genomic tests to work for you

The gains you can make in your herd’s genetic merit more than pay for the cost of genomic testing, especially in the absence of pedigree information, Tom Lawlor, director of research and development for Holstein Association, USA told audiences at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.
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3 steps to save energy and money

The SaveEnergy tool is now available to help dairy farmers save energy and improve their bottom line. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy launched the SaveEnergy online resource at World Dairy Expo.
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Record-breaking World Dairy Expo gets under way

World Dairy Expo opens Tuesday morning to a record-breaking year. “We’re very confident cattle numbers entered into the show this year will exceed previous years,” says Laura Herschleb, dairy cattle show manager with World Dairy Expo.
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