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Starting the fresh period off on a healthy note can be the difference between a successful productive lactation and a subpar one.
In today’s world, there is no shortage of data you can collect on a dairy farm. However, data also can be overwhelming to organize, interpret and then use to make business decisions.
Dr. Roger Thomson shares a different perspective on how to view your dry cows and how to reduce the risk of mastitis infections.
Unfortunately, there is not a “one size fits all” ventilation system for producers to utilize.
Dairy Farmers of America, who once was the largest supplier of milk to the company, and then purchased the majority of the company’s assets, says they are frustrated that farmers are having to face this issue.
When it comes to animal welfare, could it be possible that activists may actually be able to help improve certain areas of concern within the dairy industry?
Peak milk yields are important to monitor and continuously improve. These tips can help move the profitability needle on your dairy operation.
From increasing practical livestock biosecurity measures to advancing rapid depopulation and disposal abilities during animal disease outbreaks, Farm Bill funding will support endeavors to protect animal health.
DFA executive vice president and chief of staff, Monica Massey, says “direct shippers will get to decide where to ship their milk.”
UPDATED with plant locations. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) today said they have reached an agreement with Dean Foods to acquire 44 of the processors facilities and associated direct store delivery system.
Dean Foods said it has nearly $850 million secured in debtor-in-possession financing to continue regular operations until the deal is finished.
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Farmers are being required to pay back a portion of the money they received for milk sales during the “preference period” of the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
If your workload on the farm is starting to reach its breaking point, you may be experiencing burnout.
The next frontier will be an increased focus on feed efficiency and will also be centered on expanding the digestible fiber pool.
According to United States Department of Agriculture, butter production has risen 6% over the first nine months of the year.
The board of California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) voted unanimously to implement a group of workplace protocols to protect employees from COVID-19.
The process of achieving high quality silage begins in the field and is influenced along the way by all subsequent actions in the production process.
Veterinarians are essential workers, and many still make farm calls.
While it’s always been a buzzword, sustainability has grown into a movement. It pervades the food chain, but also energy, urban development, and even clothing, but often these movements in agriculture miss the mark.
We broke the mega trends down to five key categories. Here are the mega trends for digital livestock.
As a polar vortex tore through the Midwest and Northern Plains January 30, 2018, frigid temperatures were among the least of 25-year-old Tanner Overby’s mind.
Set clear expectations and accountability for fruitful family governance.
You can’t be everywhere, all the time. Here’s why veterinary technicians are essential to members of the large animal health community.
The ban is not immediate and will take at least two years to implement.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced its new Chief Executive Officer and new Vice President, Government Affairs.
The series is designed for livestock, dairy and diversified ag operations.
Anaplasmosis outbreaks typically peak in late summer through early fall, and now is a good time to review control strategies based on risk levels.
Producers cannot afford to overlook the importance of how they store vaccine and handle it prior to injection.
Oregon authorities are investigating the deaths and mutilation of five bulls on the Silvies Valley Ranch about 20 miles north of Burns, Ore.