Management
Online dairy courses to be offered
Advanced Dairy Management and Diagnostics covers a wide range of topics related to dairy farm management, including calf and heifer management, pasture and forage systems, housing, milking systems and more. Advanced Dairy Reproduction focuses on all phases of reproductive physiology.
FULL STORY »
Heat stress in transition cows: An overlooked problem
Due to heat stress last summer, cows finally conceived in the cooler fall months, resulting in heavy calving periods during the hot summer months this year. Do you have enough people in place to deal with the added problems that can result from this?
FULL STORY »
Focus on lameness
Research shows low body condition scores may be a risk factor for lameness rather than a result. To evaluate body condition scores, look for V’s, U’s and straight lines.
FULL STORY »
Is she getting her 50 gallons?
High-producing cows require at least 50 gallons of water every day. As much as half of this is consumed within the first hour after milking.
FULL STORY »
Evaluate fan efficiency
A ventilation system can consume nearly 25 percent of the energy used on the dairy. Here is some timely advice for assessing the efficiency of your fans.
FULL STORY »
Webinar addresses cow-cooling strategies
Here is some timely advice on what needs to be done to keep dairy cows cool during warm weather.
FULL STORY »
New milk residue screening test
Access to a highly sensitive and specific confirmatory test that allows dairy producers to check milk samples for drug residue concentrations is now available through the Cyclone Custom Analyte Detection Service at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
FULL STORY »
How to beat the heat this summer
The effects of heat stress on milk production and reproduction can be quite severe. Here are some methods to help you minimize heat stress this season.
FULL STORY »
Avoid heat stress in dairy cattle
All dairy producers are aware their cows are subject to heat stress on warm summer days. Experts estimate heat stress causes $5 to $6 billion in lost milk production and decreased animal performance in the United States each year.
FULL STORY »
4-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference on tap
Mark your calendar for June 13-14 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. A variety of topics on nutrition and management are planned.
FULL STORY »
Weight loss in early lactation
Here is some food-for-thought about weighing cows in early lactation in conjunction with body condition scoring.
FULL STORY »
- Ag markets diverge just before the long holiday weekend
- 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
- Bio-Vet and Keller break ground on new facility
- 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
- Class III futures close out quietly last week
- 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
