Mike Opperman

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When a cow freshens during the fall or winter, she tends to produce less colostrum than her herd mates who calved in spring and summer. It's no coincidence. Now research is shedding some "light" on the situation.
Dairy Production
Four Steps To Avoid Milk Fever
Focused management, proper nutrition and diligent monitoring can help reduce metabolic disorders.
November 18, 2022 01:14 PM
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Mike Opperman
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More Feed = More Milk
More feed equals more milk. This holds true, even in robots.
September 21, 2022 11:13 PM
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Detach milking units at the right time to avoid teat damage while still harvesting the most milk possible.
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DHM How To: Remove Milking Units and Clean
The timing of unit removal is important in harvesting the most milk possible while managing teat health.
September 20, 2022 12:57 AM
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Create a stress free milking environment where cows feel comfortable entering the parlor.
Dairy Business News
DHM How To: Create An Optimal Milking Environment
Cows are creatures of habit, so keep it consistent inside the parlor.
September 20, 2022 12:57 AM
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You can harvest quality alfalfa with the right tool at the right time.
Dairy Business News
Compare Self Propelled Windrowers
Here’s a comparison on a number of varieties and models
September 20, 2022 12:33 AM
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Grain processed from a storage facility at Soaring Eagle Dairy has helped boost fat test.
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Fat Test Jumps After Dairy Changes Corn Processing
An investment in a corn processing facility helps Soaring Eagle dairy take advantage of higher butterfat prices.
September 19, 2022 11:47 PM
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The Manure Challenge promotes startup companies with innovative manure-management solutions.
Dairy Business News
The Manure Challenge Adds Sponsors and Advisors
The Challenge focuses on increasing collaboration among established industry companies and experts with startup companies.
November 19, 2020 11:50 PM
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Mike Opperman
Youth from around the country show at World Dairy Expo each year.
News
World Dairy Expo Expands Youth Contests
Achievement awards and overall best fitter will be added to 2019 contests.
November 19, 2020 09:03 PM
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Balanced nutrition can improve components
News
Balance Amino Acids To Improve Milk Protein
Research shows feeding bypass amino acids helps boost milk protein
November 19, 2020 09:02 PM
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Mike Opperman
Giving blood saves lives
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Dairy Farmers Donate Blood, Save Lives
More than 400 dairies brought in more than 13,000 pints of blood.
November 19, 2020 09:02 PM
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Mike Opperman
Counties with the most dairies are in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
News
Here Are The Top 25 Dairy Counties
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have 18 of the top 25 counties with the most dairies with more than 50 cows.
November 19, 2020 09:02 PM
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IDFA Seeks Nominations For 2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year
The award showcases dairy farms that have implemented innovative technology to advance their dairy business.
November 19, 2020 09:02 PM
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Mike Opperman
Foremost Farms USA
Dairy Business News
Foremost Farms President, CEO To Resign
Michael Doyle to retire after more than 20 years in food industry.
November 19, 2020 09:02 PM
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Mike Opperman
Certain bacteria will grow on specific agar contained with in petri dishes.
News
DHM How To: Culture To Achieve A Bacteriological Cure
Set up a culturing lab to identify the causes of mastitis and treat accordingly.
November 19, 2020 09:01 PM
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Mike Opperman
More than 2,000 head will grace the covered shavings at World Dairy Expo in October.
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World Dairy Expo Entries Open
Show brings together some of the best cattle in North America to parade on colored shavings.
November 19, 2020 09:01 PM
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