Use nutrition to boost transition cow immunity
New research that addresses nutrition’s impact on immunity is helping to clarify immunity’s role in keeping transition cows healthy.
FULL STORY »
Monitor water availability in a drought
Drought conditions may cause some disruptions in water availability. Here is some advice to ensure heifers, dry cows and lactating cows are getting the water they need.
FULL STORY »
Helping producers understand new residue testing
A new video that helps producers and veterinarians understand new sampling and testing procedures for drug residues in meat, poultry and eggs and features tools that can help them avoid a residue violation is now available.
FULL STORY »
Animal Care and Handling Conference, Oct. 17-18
Nearly a dozen associations and organizations have collaborated this year to create a program that satisfies an array of attendee needs. The conference includes three focused tracks including Management and Policy, Applied Pig Handling and Applied Cattle Handling.
FULL STORY »
USDA drops corn yield to lowest since 1995
According to the USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand (WASDE) report released on Friday, U.S. feed grain supplies for 2012/2013 are projected sharply lower again this month with corn production forecast 2.2 billion bushels lower and sorghum production forecast 92 million bushels lower.
FULL STORY »
Herd performance tools available online
Dairy farmers have the opportunity to compare the health and production performance of their herd with other herds around the country as the result of a recent research project from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
FULL STORY »
Cow comfort on dry-lot dairies examined
Canadian research among the first to show how dry lot systems affect dairy cow lameness, leg injuries and lying behavior.
FULL STORY »
Dieters, lose weight with dairy
Dieters craving a tall, cold glass of milk can now indulge without feeling guilty, according to recent studies debunking the myth connecting weight gain with milk consumption.
FULL STORY »
10 goals you must keep during heat stress
Phoenix, Ariz., was the perfect backdrop for a discussion on heat stress in dairy cattle. Learn what one expert had to say during a dairy science meeting held there last week.
FULL STORY »
Dairy Focus: Drought impacts feed costs and quality
My generation remembers hearing about the Dirty ’30s from our elders, and now I tell my young colleagues about the Dirty ’80s. Are we heading into another major drought period?
FULL STORY »
Four-State Conference proceedings available
Proceedings of the 2012 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference are now online.
FULL STORY »
