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Dairy News
Calving Management Practices and Neonate Care in Dairy Cattle – August 2025
The training of the farm personnel has positive impacts on animal welfare and performance, thus increasing the overall farm profitability.
Practicas de manejo del parto y cuidado del neonato en el ganado lechero – Agosto 2025
El entrenamiento del personal de la granja genera impactos positivos en el bienestar y el rendimiento del animal, aumentando así la rentabilidad de la granja.
“Save a Calf, Save a Cow” workshop series to be held in September
“Save A Calf, Save A Cow” is a workshop series for dairy and beef producers, and dairy workers.
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Latest Dairy Articles
Madigan Squeeze in Calves
The Madigan Squeeze technique has been shown to help alleviate neonatal maladjustment syndrome in various livestock species.
Ask the Experts: Your Automatic Milking System Questions Answered
Dr. Doug Reinemann, Dr. Marcia Endres, and Dr. Nesli Akdeniz Onuki – experts in Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) – answer questions submitted by farmers and their advisors.
Feeding Dairy Cows for Milk Protein
Understanding and optimizing the factors influencing milk fat and protein is important for improving income as well as cow performance and overall efficiency.
