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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.
Krause Holsteins finished chopping corn silage a month earlier than normal. The results due to the extreme drought conditions in portions of the Midwest caused Krause’s corn silage to yield two thirds less than normal.
Transitioning new corn silage into the diet can impact milk production and cow health. The following are three tips to help make the transition a smooth one.
More frequently referred to as ‘rough teat ends,’ hyperkeratosis is the production of excess keratin at the end of the teat canal which causes a rough, bacteria-harboring, calloused surface.
If you have an interest in adding a separating system to your dairy, there are several steps you’ll need to take before making any decisions.
It’s currently a seller’s market for qualified ruminant nutritionists, especially in the dairy industry.
The place we are born can impact our culture—our behavior and how we view the world. Eighty percent of the agricultural workforce speaks Spanish and language is not the only barrier in the U.S.
They’re a danger to milk cows, to be sure. But mycotoxins in feedstuffs also can be damaging to the health and development of calves and heifers.
The subject of floury corn versus vitreous corn for corn silage has been a controversial one in the past.
USDA announced details of the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program Thursday, which will provide $350 million in assistance payments to eligible dairy farmers who received lower prices during the pandemic.
Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program will reimburse qualified dairy farmers for 80% of the revenue difference per month based on up to 5 million pounds of milk marketed from July through December 2020.
When it comes to solving problems, it is said that two heads are better than one, so it makes perfect sense that when two families share one common vision, success can be found. MVP Dairy is proof of that.
Leaders who effectively cultivate a culture of connection are more successful at building strong and loyal work teams.
Mexico is the largest export market for U.S. dairy, and it’s expected to remain that way for a long time.
In a nutshell, the re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gives the estimated 42 million SNAP-users more than $36 per month. This payment change begins on Oct. 1.
While the milking herd is usually given top priority in management efforts, dry cows and springing heifers are arguably the more important groups to protect from heat.
Conservation practices documented on Red Sunset Farm helped play a big role in the Bay restoration efforts, which is one reason why the Graybills were recognized as one of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award winners.
Chase and Danielle Goodrich’s drive to outline the farm’s sustainability pillars of environment, economics and society underscores why they were recognized as one of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Winners.
Dairy cow numbers in the United States continue to climb, with the national dairy herd currently comprised of about 9.505 million milk cows.
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Silage-making season is upon us. It’s a harried time of year with all hands – and sometimes even extra hands – on deck.
Instability can cause silage to heat and spoil, affecting dry matter intake and ultimately leading to an undesirable feed.