A look at bedding additives to control mastitis
Proper bedding management lowers the risk of mastitis for dairy cows housed in free-stalls bedded with organic materials, like sawdust. Can an acidic bedding additive also help?
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Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference coming up
The Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference will be held Apr. 23-24 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Here is a sneak peek at the conference agenda.
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Podcast offers advice on fresh-cow monitoring
Health evaluations and monitoring of feed intakes are important for detecting sick cows during this critical time.
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Do you have an attitude of excellence?
A new survey shows attention to detail was the most frequently cited management practice of top dairy herds in Kentucky. Here is a look at some of the characteristics and practices that exemplify an attitude of excellence on these farms.
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Study: Incomplete milking benefits fresh cows
New research suggests incomplete milking during the first five days after calving could improve the immune status of transition cows.
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Participate in cow-monitoring technology survey
Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting a survey to better understand dairy producer technology needs. They want to hear from you, even if you don't use cow-monitoring technologies on your farm.
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Tools for Teams workshop coming up in Pa.
Penn State’s Extension Dairy Team is offering a “Tools for Teams” workshop on March 20. The workshop will highlight the use of various whole farm and data tracking tools to help teams improve success.
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Choose needles properly
When injecting pharmaceuticals, you must keep the needle in top working order. A new podcast discusses proper needle selection and care.
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'Raw counts' can be useful
Greg Goodell, DVM, Heifer Authority, Greeley, Colo., says there are many ways to monitor disease on the dairy.
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Your guide to proper milk sampling and using the CMT
The latest installment in a University of Wisconsin udder-health series is a good refresher on proper milk-sampling techniques and using the California Mastitis Test. Consider adding it to your milker training handbook.
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Recording of webinar now online
A recording of a recent transition cow housing webinar, part of the Penn State Technology Tuesdays webinar series, is available for viewing at your leisure.
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