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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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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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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Step up heat detection in repeat breeders
Are repeat breeders a problem area in your reproduction program? Here is some advice to help you improve heat detection and pregnancy rates in these cows.
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Central Plains Dairy Expo is next week
The event, scheduled for March 26-28, in Sioux Falls, S.D., includes virtual farm tours, a trade show, educational seminars and a free concert by country music star Phil Vassar.
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The value of a herd mating program
There are several reasons why a dairy producer might decide to utilize a herd mating program, inbreeding management being just one of them.
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Know when to assist with calving
Calving time can be stressful for both the dairy cow and the herdsperson. Here is some advice to help you determine when assistance should be given during calving.
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Nominations due Apr. 1 for DCRC Awards
Recognize outstanding dairy operations for reproductive efficiency by nominating them for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Reproduction Awards program.
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Nutrition checklist for improving reproduction
There are many aspects to manage to achieve better reproductive efficiency, including your dairy herd's nutrition program.
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