Dairy Focus: The gift of appreciation
12/11/2012 5:38:25 AM
Saying "thank you" to those who work for you never goes out of style. FULL STORY »

Winter management tips for calf raisers
12/07/2012 10:43:07 AM
Ready or not, winter is here. The calf experts at Purina Animal Nutrition offer tips for keeping calves healthy and thriving in the months ahead. FULL STORY »

Merger spree on the horizon?
12/07/2012 10:41:30 AM
What lies ahead for the U.S. business climate in 2013? One expert predicts merger mania, of which the agricultural sector could be a part. FULL STORY »

Humane handling better for animals, humans
12/07/2012 10:39:50 AM
Reducing stress on animals means a better working environment for people, too. FULL STORY »

Tools for business succession planning
12/04/2012 5:41:32 AM
Here are links to some interactive resources and workbooks to help you make generational transitions a success. FULL STORY »

Employee turnover on dairy farms and what it’s costing producers
12/03/2012 1:37:11 PM
Dairy farm owners and managers know intuitively that employee turnover is expensive. But how expensive is it? What are the major causes and what can you as an owner or manager do to combat it? FULL STORY »

New reproduction program cost calculator
11/16/2012 5:29:35 AM
An online worksheet from the PRO-DAIRY team at Cornell University can help you determine the costs associated with getting dairy animals checked pregnant. FULL STORY »

Control external parasites to maintain cow comfort
11/11/2012 5:57:07 AM
Improving herd comfort can add to the bottom line. Follow these steps when developing a whole-herd external-parasite control program. FULL STORY »

Blood pregnancy tests shown to be useful
11/09/2012 3:42:50 PM
Research comparing new, commercially available blood pregnancy tests to transrectal palpation proves them to be accurate and reliable, but the tests must be used carefully. FULL STORY »

Transport calves safely and stress-free
11/09/2012 3:40:45 PM
The Gold Standards III from the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association address specific recommendations for transporting young calves. FULL STORY »

Review your winter calf-care protocols
11/09/2012 2:06:15 PM
Dust off the thermal wear and brush up on your strategies for feeding, bedding and managing calves in the winter. Here is some timely advice. FULL STORY »

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