Dairy Herd

El informe del último mes de la agencia de noticias ABC acerca de otro abuso de animales en una finca lechera grande, en este caso en Wisconsin, ofrece duras lecciones para todos.
Chief says Feb. 7 deadline makes it possible for more producers to apply.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit that claims Dean Foods conspired with another milk processor and a dairy cooperative to reduce competition in the milk industry.
It instantly calculates cost per hundredweight and per cow.
The American Butter Institute today unveiled a new logo for the association, one of the many changes that has taken place recently at the 106 year-old organization.
Pre- and post-milking teat dips should include skin conditioners like glycerin and lanolin.
Prices could average $20.50 per cwt. next year, thanks largely to Class IV milk sales.
Vikings running back Toby Gerhart stopped by to feed calves.
Beyond basic supply/demand in the dairy market, a stronger national, world economy might be coming into play.
Higher milk prices, lower feed costs equal positive cash flow.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says milk production from Kansas dairies was up last month.
Some analysts predict federal and state agencies will use the Chesapeake Bay example as template to regulate other watersheds, particularly the Mississippi River basin.
The marketplace became so enamored with milk supply that it forgot to think about … cheese demand.
New tips when grass feeding dairy cows.
If calves are not growing or losing body weight, then the start of first lactation is being delayed and potentially being compromised.
Dairy cow numbers dip below 9.2 million head, the first time in 13 months.
More than 200,000 metric tonnes of dairy products, destined for delivery across Brazil, are expected to pass through the distribution center per year.
Some 323 employees at a milk-processing plant in northern New Jersey have gotten pink slips just before Christmas.
China’s vigorous buying has left the buy-side of the international market with less supply to go round, keeping the market tight.
Saputo Inc., Canada’s biggest milk processor, raised its bid for Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co. to A$537 million ($480 million), after a ruling from Australia’s takeover regulator.
Hospital pens can put fresh cows at risk.
In just the first 10 months of 2013, U.S. dairy exports to Turkey shot up to $24 million.
The natural and organic grocery chain said Wednesday that it will be phasing Chobani Greek Yogurt out of its stores in early 2014 to make room for other products.
A western North Carolina dairy farm described as one of the largest in the state and one of its owners has pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the Clean Water Act.
California land preservationists are hoping to have a former dairy farm north of Santa Cruz crowned as a national monument.
Organic milk provides a better ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. But levels are so low it doesn’t matter.
Checks can now be distributed to 6,086 class members who will receive an average of $14,072 each.
The leading global providers of bovine genetics Alta and CRV have agreed to collaborate in their North American Holstein genetic programs.
Although Congress is poised to go home for the holidays without passing a new farm law, milk prices will not double on Jan. 1.
Maintaining healthy fresh cows is among the top 10 most important factors that can impact a dairy operation’s financial performance.
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