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Through the lens of the latest mastitis research, you will explore how to cut down on antibiotics by using less tubes without sacrificing efficacy in managing mastitis.
Dairy producers quite literally make their living milking cows. In most cases, their financial well-being relies on robust milk production obtained while dealing with ever-changing input costs. By taking part in animal
Milk production in cows heavily infested with lice can be reduced as much as 25 percent. Check out this infographic for facts on how lice and mange treatment can positively impact milk production.
In 2001, Paul Fricke, Ph.D., of the University of Madison-Wisconsin wondered if it were possible to put together a list of management strategies to mitigate twinning in lactating dairy cows. Looking into the topic, he r
A new research study conducted at the University of Florida has demonstrated that feeding the nutritional supplement, OmniGen-AF, helps protect dairy cows from the negative effects of heat stress during the dry period.
Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
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Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
India, Brazil and Australia are all facing situations that could curb their beef shipments, presenting an opportunity for the U.S.
Successful transition from a milk-based diet to a diet of grain and forages requires proper rumen development.
Feeding Rye or Triticale Silage to Dairy Cattle
Here are 15 favorite tech tools used by farmers daily.
With spring in full bloom and summer just on the horizon, now is a great time to analyze the pasture your animals may soon graze.
Calcium is the most important mineral in milk, but magnesium may be the most critical mineral in the cow’s diet.
All hay contains some mold, but when mold becomes noticeable the decisions become important.
The timing of the rains can make it difficult for producers that are trying hard to put quality hay in the bale for next winter’s feed supply.
To calculate the value of manure, you’ll need to determine the nutrient content of the manure and how much manure you are applying.
Does silage have an expiration date? Learn how correctly harvesting, filling, packing and storing forage plays a part in its condition.
Sidedness in behavior – known scientifically as laterality – is commonly observed with dairy cows.
Hosting a string of events to celebrate their history, Hiland says “Cheers to 80 Years!”
The person who originated the adage, “It beats a snowbank” may have been thinking about feeding corn stalk bales. However, like most forages there can be quite a bit of variability in nutritional value.
Poisonous plants are responsible for considerable losses in livestock although many cases go unrecognized and undiagnosed due to a lack of knowledge of which plants could be responsible.
With the hot, humid and rainy return of summer, livestock producers can expect forage leaf and root diseases outbreaks in pastures.
Learn about the episode of Dirty Jobs that literally changed Mike Rowe’s career and provided millions of people around the world an opportunity to see more farms on TV than they ever had before.
Bedding, stall maintenance and cleanliness essential to cow comfort, stall use.
While there are several methods of dehorning dairy calves available, many producers prefer to use caustic paste.