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Butter puts in new highs to end the week.

Holstein springer values remained stalled in Wisconsin, but saw an upward tick in all other reported markets over the past month.

USDA announced today that open enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program will begin Monday, Dec. 13 through Feb. 18. This year’s DMC signup includes enhancements that add more value to producers.

Switching to autofeeders and group housing is a significant change that has been met on dairies with both success and failure.

Transitioning to freestalls can be challenging for young heifers, and behaviors learned early in life can carry through as cows enter the lactating herd.

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It appears that making sure dry cows are comfortable and encouraged to rest influences the survival of their newborns.