Dairy Herd
When the goal is showcasing the planet’s finest dairy animals, a Showring designed to be just good enough simply won’t cut it.
High producing dairy cows are in heat for a shorter period of time, thus increasing the challenges in the timely insemination of cows visually detected in heat.
Beginning in 2022, World Dairy Expo® will be held Sunday through Friday. This schedule change is made to improve efficiencies for all stakeholders, from exhibitors to attendees to event partners.
Pooling resources in a single string spells fun for one group.
Labor, packaging, and ingredient shortages along with rising commodity prices continue to send food prices higher.
The onset of fall marks the return of nuisance birds to dairy farms and feedlots in cooler climates.
Anticipated tight supply and higher prices for vitamin E may require dairy managers and their nutritionists to dial back vitamin E inclusion rates in rations, or seek alternative options.
Round-the-clock TMR availability may not be necessary to keep lactating cows on an even plane of digestion.
Ask these questions to see if BMR is a good fit for your farm.
There are plenty of alternatives and imitators lined up next to real ice cream in your grocer’s freezer. But there’s a new one that can claim to be 100% “dairy.”
Through curriculum and digital learning, teachers are looking for ways to engage with students, emphasizing on wellness for minds and bodies. The farmer-founded Fuel Up to Play 60 program has a new fresh look.
While using medically important antimicrobials in food-animal production has been curtailed and more highly regulated in the U.S. and much of Europe, not all countries globally have modified their policies or practices.
COVID-19 is spurring complications across the U.S. dairy supply chain, curtailing domestic demand and export flows during a time of record milk production.
Class III milk values endured weakness in the fourth quarter of 2021 with October losing 21 cents, November 20 cents, and December off 4.
Processors face mounting issues ahead of the holiday demand season.
You are busy every day managing and mitigating the risks of being in the dairy business. What are the events that would immediately alter every other plan you have made?
Prices have not been able to increase seasonally as of yet. There is some question as to whether there will be much upside potential due to continued strong milk production.
In a world where job opportunities are endless, take the necessary steps to develop areas of work-life balance within your teams.
“You see this out West. You never think it’s going to be in your backyard,” says owner Marianne Eachus. “The devastation is just … everything is gone.”
Optimizing productivity and improving efficiency are top goals that are talked about in farm meetings. The big-ticket question is, “What can help a dairy producer launch their operation to the next level?”
It is advised to evaluate heifer inventory when managing rising feed costs and calculating feed inventories. Managing heifer inventory can save money on feed, as well as help market females at the right time.
Want to keep disease out of your calf barn? If so, it might be prudent to take a page from the biosecurity measures of our pig-and-poultry-raising kin, and set up a “Danish entry.”
The true cost of raising a dairy heifer from birth to freshening is surprisingly high. Raising replacements remains a capital-intensive portion of a dairy enterprise that often is overlooked.
With more milk production occurring on fewer farms and large-scale operations expanding into non-traditional markets, the question remains: Who will be the top dairy states in the next decade?
As awareness of animal welfare grows, new methods of detecting and evaluating stress and pain in calves are being evaluated. Researchers are exploring heart rate variability as an accurate, non-invasive assessment tool.
Optimize the immune system and improve milk yields by helping your cows make more glucose.
Benefits of looking beyond specific breed attachment in your sire selection for a beef on dairy program.
Taking time to weigh options and put together a plan that best meets your management needs, while maximizing labor efficiency and calf performance, is crucial.
What does feed hygiene mean to you and your dairy? How often is it looked at or discussed with the feed team and barn crew?
Many consumers purchase A2 fluid milk and cheese because they’ve found them to be more easily digested. Explore the science, promotion and logistics involved in marketing this product.