Category: Lactation
What are 10 cows worth to your operation?
February 17, 2023
Dairy profit margins have tightened in the last 6 months. Dairy farms need to maximize income and squeeze every penny […]
Three Dairy Production Numbers You Need to Look At
September 13, 2021
One of my favorite phrases that I hear is, “we are drowning in information while starving for wisdom.” I am […]
The Most Common Reasons Cows Get Mastitis
October 29, 2020
Contracting mastitis in fresh dairy cows is a complicated process that requires a close look at the conditions and situations […]
Milking Cows: Five Mistakes to Avoid
September 14, 2020
The process of milking cows requires a consistent milking routine and proper udder preparation to increase milk flow and reduce […]
Take Advantage of Milk Protein to Maximize your Milk Check
August 13, 2020
Cheese prices have reached record highs, according to NASS weekly surveys, and it makes sense to turn our attention to […]
I have to cut milk production. Now what?
May 6, 2020
2020 has seen some unprecedented markets, actions, and now mandates reducing the amount of milk sold by a farm. While […]
Achieving and Maintaining Strong Dairy Milk Components
April 8, 2020
Strong milk components have been and always should be an important topic to discuss on dairies. In no specific order, […]
5 Favorite Reports to Check Remotely for a Robotic Herd
March 30, 2020
With COVID-19 keeping us at home, here are some things you can look at to check progress on your Lely® […]
How to Use Records to Improve Reproduction
December 10, 2018
The secret to getting more cows pregnant in a timely manner could already be at your fingertips. In fact, it […]
5 Areas of Focus to Maximize Peak Production
November 7, 2018
The lactation curve of milk production on some farms can be complicated. The question of how we get more production […]
Rumen Health: Challenges and Solutions
November 2, 2017
Rumen health is extremely important to farm profitability. Rumen disturbances can result in inadequate animal performance and cost farms a […]
14 Ways to Increase Profits on Today’s Dairy Farm Without rBST
May 23, 2017
Today, in most businesses across the world, we have tighter profit margins, and that includes America’s dairy farm. This is […]