How to lower treatment rates during temperature swings
Increased nutritional support can make a big difference in the ability of dairy calves to withstand the stresses of yo-yo weather.
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Florida dairyman exemplifies BQA principles
Woody Larson of Family Tree Enterprises, LLLP, Okeechobee, Fla., is the 2013 national Dairy Beef Quality Assurance award winner. The operation emphasizes proper cattle-handling techniques and continual training of employees.
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Western Dairy Management Conference is next week
The 2013 Western Dairy Management Conference is March 6-8 at John Ascuaga's Nugget, Reno, Nev.
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Regional dairy meetings focus on calf care
Your calves must steer clear of several health hurdles before weaning. Here is some information to help you get them off on the right foot.
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Webinar to focus on achieving good health records
Learn better record-keeping skills and how to use the data to improve herd health management during a March 4 eXtension webinar.
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Central Plains Dairy Expo is next week
The event, scheduled for March 26-28, in Sioux Falls, S.D., includes virtual farm tours, a trade show, educational seminars and a free concert by country music star Phil Vassar.
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Thrift store clothing for calves
Thrift store sweatshirts make excellent winter coats for young dairy calves.
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Know when to assist with calving
Calving time can be stressful for both the dairy cow and the herdsperson. Here is some advice to help you determine when assistance should be given during calving.
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Break the salmonella cycle
Salmonella is always a challenge when raising calves, but prevention works. A new issue of Calving Ease looks at how to maximize resistance and minimize exposure.
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Nominations due Apr. 1 for DCRC Awards
Recognize outstanding dairy operations for reproductive efficiency by nominating them for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Reproduction Awards program.
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Preventing and managing calfhood diarrhea
Dr. Bruce Vande Steeg with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., discusses the importance of recognizing critical control points on the farm that could make calves sick. Vande Steeg also explains the challenges of calfhood diarrhea and how Diaque can help.
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