Industry Connection

Calm temperament is important

05/11/2012 10:25:37 AM

Handling cattle calmly protects both animal and human-handler safety. A growing body of evidence also suggests it can influence cattle performance ... Full story.

Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference coming soon

05/11/2012 10:23:44 AM

Mark your calendars for the Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, June 13-14 in Dubuque, Iowa. A broad range of nutritional, herd health, economic and environmental subjects will be covered in the information-packed two days. ... Full story.

Jim Quigley joins Provimi North America

05/11/2012 10:21:51 AM

Well-known dairy calf researcher and management expert Jim Quigley has a new assignment with Provimi North America. ... Full story.

New Warm Front milk replacer

05/11/2012 10:18:46 AM

Changes in the weather create changes in calves’ nutritional needs. A new product addresses the demands of the warm months ahead. ... Full story.

Heifer ranch featured in virtual tour

04/17/2012 11:46:59 AM

Take a video tour of a leading custom heifer-raising facility to see what the operation is doing to meet industry production and performance benchmarks. ... Full story.

Dairy PROS hit the road in Pennsylvania

04/06/2012 9:59:40 AM

The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are teaming up to conduct a road show for dairy industry professionals on April 20, 24, 25 and 26. Their “Dairy PROS” program is geared toward professionals in ag lending, accounting, feed/nutrition, veterinary medicine, animal health, genetics, equipment and other allied industries. ... Full story.

Southern Plains Farm Show coming soon

04/06/2012 9:57:39 AM

Livestock and crop production in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Arkansas and Louisiana will be the focus of the 2012 Southern Plains Farm Show, April 19-21 in Oklahoma City, Okla. ... Full story.

Understand livestock behavior

04/06/2012 9:50:03 AM

Embracing key concepts of cattle behavior can make managing them easier and less stressful for both animals and handlers. ... Full story.

Webinar to focus on fly control and odor management

04/02/2012 1:06:26 PM

Next week's Technology Tuesdays webinar will address the importance of fly and odor management and their relationship to cow health, comfort and productivity. ... Full story.

Minnesota Dairy Health Conference

04/01/2012 9:14:54 PM

The conference will be held May 22-24 in Bloomington, Minn. Early registration ends April 20. ... Full story.

Heat stress webinars coming up

03/26/2012 9:23:21 PM

Mark your calendar for two heat stress webinars coming up next month. ... Full story.

Learn more about managing lameness in dairy heifers

03/13/2012 9:28:40 PM

Next week's Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Conference in Visalia, Calif., will include a calf and heifer lameness session. It will be offered in both Spanish and English. ... Full story.

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