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A temp-humidity index as low as 73 can cause a two-thirds reduction in conception rate.

Conception rates decline by as much as two thirds.

The best tool against metritis is prevention. Prevention begins with an eye to observe factors that may reduce the immune response of animals or increase their exposure to bacteria and then doing something about it.

Recent study finds nearly 30% of load cells out of whack or non-functioning.

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The average cost of raising a heifer sot up $600 between 2007 and 2013, to about $2,200 per head.

But farmers must call their legislators to urge passage of reform.

Virtus Nutrition provides dairy nutritionists and producers with a tool to better balance for the essential omega-6 and omega-3 nutrients in their dairy diets.

New leader will head one of the largest commodity boards in the U.S.

Developing cattle that will perform starts with proper management of the pregnant cow and continues on to the individual calf throughout its life.