When assessing the health and productivity of your dairy herd, dry matter intake (DMI) is one of the key data points to consider. If DMI is low, productivity suffers no matter the quality of the ration. Moreover, with low DMI, maintaining cow health becomes that much more challenging.
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Summer Strategies to Reduce Whole-Herd Heat Stress
Summer is just around the corner and with it, heat stress. According to a 2019 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research study, the US dairy industry experiences $1.5 billion in losses annually to heat stress. Higher temperatures can affect herds, and in turn, can decrease performance, production, and profit.
Three Tips to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cows
Summer is here and with it comes high temperatures, high humidity, and increased chances of heat stress. According to a 2019 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research study, the US dairy industry experiences $1.5 billion in losses to heat stress annually. With afternoon humidities of 60-70%, and temperatures at 75-77°F,...
Before the Sun Rises: Dusk. Dawn. Dairy. Diamond V – In Celebration of International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women's Day - A day in the life a woman dairy farmer
Create Lifelong Immunity Starting with the Calf
Creating lifelong immunity in baby calves has never been more important. A proactive approach to health, nutrition, and management is a must from day one. Having a proper program in place not only improves the health of the animal, it can improve resilience to stress and disease. By implementing adequate...
Three Tips to Build a Healthy Rumen Environment
A healthy rumen starts with a well-balanced ration. The right balance of nutrients ensures micro-organisms work effectively, and allows the cow to obtain the greatest nutritional benefit from the feed she consumes. A consistent and constant supply of nutrients is key for optimal rumen pH, and rumen microbial growth and...
Avoid These Calf Raising Bottlenecks
Your calves are the future of your herd, so it’s important to establish goals for your calf care program, and protocols to help you reach those goals.
Milk Flip Cup Raises Money for Feeding America
To help celebrate Dairy Month in June, a group of women dairy farmers decided to come together, raise money, and create the first ever Milk Flip Cup Tournament.
The Top Three Tech Trends in the Dairy Farming Industry
From apps that monitor herd health, drones that scan fields, and thermostat-controlled curtains that keep cows comfortable throughout the winter, the dairy industry is becoming more advanced than ever before.
Heat Stress: Five Cool Tips to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cows
Summer is just around the corner and with it, heat stress. Did you know that according to the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research in 2019, heat stress costs the US dairy industry approximately $1.5 billion…per year?