Dairy Genetics
Heifers are the future of your milking herd. They need your attention and management. Remember, bigger is better, and to achieve that we need good feed management, reproduction and environment.
Named IDFA 2022 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, the Hildebrand’s have been at the forefront of innovation — from their processing plant to multifaceted industry partnerships to tapping into the A2 milk market.
With the demand for beef up, more dairy producers are crossbreeding poor genetic or less productive cows with beef semen. Over the past few years, dairy semen sales have idled while domestic beef sales have exploded.
World Dairy Expo is delighted to announce the eight individuals selected to serve as associate judges of Expo’s 2023 Dairy Cattle Show.
Domestic beef sales have exploded over the past few years, and dairy farmers have started to capitalize on the opportunity be become a bigger part of the beef sector.
Compared to Holsteins, is calving time with crossbreds more difficult in terms of calf weight, stillbirth, gestation length, or dystocia?
Every producer knows that dreaded feeling when you find a cow who once was pregnant suddenly show up as “open.”
Three dairy producers openly talked about technology must-haves and how ROI comes into play when making technology investments.
As dairy producers closely watch the markets, including milk fat paid to dairy farmers hitting a new record level, many question how they can capitalize on record butterfat levels and increase their bottom line.
While a solid genetic plan is needed on any dairy operation, it is especially important for robotic herds.
Always looking for the next opportunity, Kutz Dairy is positioned for growth. With the technologies currently in place on the Wisconsin dairy, Allan Kutz believes the next steps of growth will be easier.
Managing heifer inventories on a dairy farm is not always easy. Deciding which heifers to keep and which to sell, as well as breeding decisions, can be a challenge. Experts offer seven tips on selling surplus heifers.
The Mega Millions jackpot has hit its second-highest amount ever at $1.1 Billion. Most farmers wouldn’t have to think twice about how they’d start spinning the Mega Millions jackpot if they won.
How to free up your balance sheet and get rid of excess heifers.
When you look back at that perfect kodak photo, remember some of the not-so-perfect moments that led you to the fair. Those struggles often lead us further than any blue ribbon can.
While three generations of Chittenden’s never asked to be in this AJCA leadership role, they stepped up to serve when asked by fellow Jersey breeders and industry leaders. It’s just what they do, step up and serve.
Precigen enters into agreement to sell wholly-owned subsidiary Trans Ova Genetics to URUS for $170 million in upfront cash and up to $10 million earn-out over two years; close expected in Q3 2022.
Paying the bills while looking good sums up the herd of Keightley-Core Jersey in Kentucky. Their show winning record and high production makes it no surprise that Jeff and Alta Mae Core have been named Master Breeder.
Simon Vander Woude has grown his herd in various ways to improve quality and efficiency. With the help of a dialed-in, strategic game plan over the last decade, his herd of Holsteins have seen tremendous growth.
The increased cost associated with raising heifers has made producers retool their thinking. Earlier management decisions are happening on dairies, with a more dialed-in, strategic breeding philosophy being adapted.
While feed costs have significantly increased year-over-year, leading dairy nutrition consultants says don’t shortchange feeding heifers, even if they are viewed as an expense for your dairy.
John Schouten endless devotion to global bovine genetics helped earn him the honors of the 2022 Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor award. The World Wide Sires global traveler played a vital role in U.S. dairy semen exports.
Just because a heifer can get pregnant to calve at 21 months doesn’t necessarily mean she should be bred that early.
With the cost of inflation impacting every corner of a dairy, the producer’s breeding strategy has been forced to become finetuned. More and more producers are keeping just enough replacements to fill the pipeline,.
How concerned are dairy producers about inbreeding in their own herd. Take our poll and weigh in on your concern levels.
This first-of-its-kind decision by FDA opens the door for progress on other genome editing efforts.
Doing what’s right instead of what’s easy serves as Natural Prairie Dairy’s compass for technology adoption, management and overall direction. The De Jongs oversee 30,000 milk cows and nearly 60,000 acres.
Bottlenecks and hurdles have been something dairy producers have had to endure. From blockage at shipping terminals and labor availability, one common area that producers have been struggling with is ear tag shortages.
The milk price outlook has been a welcomed change. Increasing the number of cows in the herd may be a way to capture the benefit of high milk prices. However, feed prices and animal behavior should also be considered.