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It is a rough go for dairy farmers these days. While milk price has improved a little from the disastrous prices of a couple of years ago, the current price is very close to breakeven production costs for many dairy far

A negative DCAD ration stimulates calcium resorption from bones and is also thought to allow more calcium absorption from the intestine.

Knowing an animal’s weight, especially in the case of calves and heifers, is an important key to management. Proper medication dosing; ration balancing and delivery; and breeding decisions all depend on accurate weigh

Applications could expand as the technology becomes more cost effective.

Fats in rations are an important component of any ration. They serve as an energy source for maintenance, milk production, body weight gain and performance.

South Dakota State University is the home of the Jackrabbits. The college also claims to be the home of a popular ice cream flavor.

If you are considering round bales for silage storage, here’s a listing of the pros and cons to consider. Also get tips on when to cut and how to minimize losses when feeding.

Butterfat appears to be the bright spot in an otherwise dim outlook for milk prices

Using a pain reliever like Meloxicam should be a consideration for dairy producers.

Feeding the next generation of dairy cows a little more often could be beneficial to long-term production.