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▶️ Watch: New Technologies in Dairy Farming
Recent advancements in dairy farming technology are enhancing efficiency, animal welfare, and farm management through precision livestock technologies, automation, and data integration.
Navigating Low Colostrum Yields in Dairy Cows
Colostrum is an essential source of nutrients, antibodies, and growth factors that set calves up for a strong start to life. Years of research have consistently shown the most critical management factor for calf health and survival is providing early, adequate volumes of high-quality colostrum.
Natural Ventilation in Dairy Buildings
Ventilation is vital in dairy barns for maintaining air quality, removing heat and moisture, and providing a comfortable environment for cows. Ventilation can be achieved through mechanical or natural systems that utilize thermal buoyancy and wind pressure.
Higher Fertility Success for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers: Panel Discussion
Dr. Paul Fricke moderates a Wisconsin dairy farmer panel consisting of David Jauquet, Mike Martin, Jeff McNeely, and Chuck Ripp. These dairy farmers give highlights of protocols used on their dairies that help them achieve higher fertility success.
From birth to strong steps: Understanding and managing knuckle over pasturns in calves
Calves born with knuckle over pasterns, also known as contracted tendons, present a unique challenge for dairy and beef producers.
Cows Don’t Like Surprise Parties
While a surprise party might be fun for humans, unpredictability can get in the way of milk letdown and overall milking performance.
Air Quality in Calf Housing
Proper housing is essential for the health and growth of dairy and beef calves. It provides a clean, dry, and comfortable environment to support healthy development and minimize disease risks.
The Role of Predictability and Calm Handling in Milk Letdown
Cows are creatures of habit. They thrive on predictable routines, gentle handling, and calm surroundings. A consistent routine in the milking parlor helps cows to relax.
🎧 Listen: Lameness affects up to 50% of dairy cows during their lifetime
Lameness issues impact every dairy herd in one form or another. Not only does lameness affect a cow’s health and well-being, but it’s also costly to the farm’s bottom line.
Feeding Zeolite A for Milk Fever Prevention in Dairy Cattle
Milk fever (hypocalcemia) is a common disorder than can occur is cows following calving. During this time, the demand for calcium in the body is high to support mammary function and milk production. When a cow is unable to meet these demands, she can develop milk fever.
Troubleshooting Milk Fat Depression, Key Questions to Ask
This article will explain the factors, farm practices associated with them, and key questions to help you investigate and manage milk fat depression in your herd.
Understanding Dry Matter: A Key to Better Dairy Feeding Management
Dairy cattle diets are formulated on a dry matter (DM) basis, so it is important to understand what that means. All forages and feeds contain both water and dry matter so, in a simplistic way, the DM fraction refers to the absence of water.
