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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Diet plays key role in heifer mastitis control
Managing mastitis in dairy replacement heifers includes several preventative measures, including dietary supplementation to improve the udder's resistance to infection.
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Michigan State veterinarian awarded USDA grant to study mastitis
Improving mastitis control, reducing antibiotic use, increasing the economic viability of dairy farm — these are the goals of a research team led by Ronald Erskine, professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Science.
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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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'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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How does your herd's performance stack up?
According to a recent analysis of over 3,300 AgSource herds, significant improvements were seen last year in almost all areas of herd management. What can you learn from the achievements of these top-managed herds?
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Can herd somatic cell count be too low?
As herds continue to reduce somatic cell counts and improve milk quality, is there a danger in SCC getting too low?
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Western Dairy Management Conference is next week
The 2013 Western Dairy Management Conference is March 6-8 at John Ascuaga's Nugget, Reno, Nev.
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