Warm up to solar power
Many farmers have installed solar photovoltaic panels on their properties and have begun generating their own electricity. Solar photovoltaic systems are generally very low maintenance. If you are thinking about installing a solar photovoltaic system, here are some things to consider.
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Heifer hoof health vital to future beef quality
Today’s dairy heifers will become tomorrow’s lactating cows. The Beef Checkoff looks at the importance of lameness prevention for dairy-cow productivity and eventual cull-cow quality.
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Cornell Academy for Dairy Executives
Cornell University’s pro-dairy program announces the 2012 Academy for Dairy Executives, a program for developing management and leadership skill for dairy executives and agri-service personnel. Applications are due Dec. 30.
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IDFA Dairy Forum 2012 focuses on the geopolitics of food
The International Dairy Foods Association Dairy Forum 2012 will draw together all segments of the dairy industry to discuss current changes in food supply and demand that are happening around the world. The event is slated for Jan. 15-18, 2012 in La Quinta, Calif.
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Penn State announces calf workshops
Pennsylvania State University will be taking two identical sessions of a Calf Health and Management Workshop on the road in January. Dates and locations are Jan. 24 in McVeytown, Pa., and Jan. 30 in Martinsburg, Pa.
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Air emissions and animal agriculture
“Air Emissions and Animal Agriculture” provides science-based information on food animal production in the United States and the odors and air emissions associated with livestock and poultry production.
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Penn State calf workshop scheduled
The Penn State Extension Dairy Team is hosting a calf health and management workshop for dairy producers and their employees in January. The program will focus on calf care for animals from birth through 6 months of age.
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Aim for pain-free and stress-free procedures
It is important to perform procedures like dehorning, tattooing and castrating humanely. These procedures are necessary components of dairy calf and heifer rearing, but there are methods that can be employed to make these tasks as pain-free and stress-free as possible.
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'We Care for Calves' Facebook page launched
Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products has announced the creation of its "We Care for Calves" Facebook page, a resource for everything from information on the latest calf feed technologies to a forum to share and connect with fellow calf raisers and dairy producers.
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Treat downers with care
Caring properly for non-ambulatory animals is vital for both animal welfare and consumer confidence. Read advice on the subject from The Beef Checkoff and the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association.
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PDPW Webinar: What does 2012 look like for dairy?
Where are dairy prices headed next? What factors will impact the marketplace in the next 12 months? The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin will address these questions and more with a Webinar on Nov. 28, from noon-1 p.m. CST. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 21.
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