Cornell Dairy Nutrition and Management Short Course
The W.H. Miner Institute near Chazy, NY will be the setting for an upcomingDairy Nutrition and Management Short Course, presented by Cornell University on June 3-6, 2013.
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U.S. may get better BSE rating
The USDA has announced that an international health organization has deemed the risk for bovine spongiform encephalopathy “negligible,” which could mean a change in status that would improve international trade prospects.
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Proper handling reduces stress
A large body of research shows that cattle perform better when they are handled using low-stress techniques. The Beef Quality Assurance program provides many educational tools to help apply that research to day-to-day practices in cattle enterprises.
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Recognition for the young people helping to feed a hungry world
The publishers of Dairy Herd Management announce the “40 Under 40” awards program to recognize young people making significant contributions to America’s food system.
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Video series on cattle transportation available
The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has developed a special training series focused on transporting cattle using stock trailers and semi-trailers.
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Building a better “fly swatter” based on science
We’ve all heard the old saying, “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” But that’s part of the problem where these germ-spreading pests are concerned.
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New repro webinar series
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) announces its first educational webinar, “Five Easy Steps to Better Heifer Reproduction,” will be held May 9. It is part of a series that will feature topics from the DCRC Annual Meeting.
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Dairy industry turbulence could settle this year
Purdue Extension dairy specialist Mike Schultz says the second half of 2013 could bring relief to financially strained dairy enterprises. Still, a lot of it depends on feed.
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Animal ID, record keeping vital to successful operation
Permanent animal ID offers benefits for animal management, cost savings, food safety and disease surveillance. The Beef Quality Assurance program explains how.
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Cornell 2013 Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse
Cornell University will present its semi-annual Dairy Nutrition Shortcource June 3-6, at the W.H. Miner Institute, Chazy, N.Y.
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Calf-Tel announces 2013 Facebook photo contest
Calf-Tel announced its first Facebook photo contest. The year-long social media event will highlight calf management strategies and experiences for dairy producers of all scopes and sizes.
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- Study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production
- Wis. lawmakers question challenges to large wells
- Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
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- NOAA: Get ready for a busy hurricane season
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
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- 4 rules for growing a business or industry
- Drop in U.S. underground water levels has accelerated
- Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
