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Category: Species

Unlocking your heifer inventory goals

January 8, 2021

Article originally published March 11, 2020 for Progressive Dairy. There are many topics to discuss when managing heifer inventory. Producers […]

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What do your employees make of your dairy’s herd management records?

December 18, 2020

As dairy farms become more sophisticated with the use of new technologies and digital dairy herd management records, on farm […]

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Considerations for Winterizing Feedlots

November 5, 2020

An early burst of unexpected winter weather may have left many of us unprepared for colder temperatures.  With a couple […]

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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 […]

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Starting Cattle: The Profit is in the Details

October 27, 2020

It’s been a rough year. I think we can all agree that we have faced many challenges in the cattle […]

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Form-A-Lic Calendar Photo Contest

October 2, 2020

Enter our NEW Form-A-Lic Calendar Photo Contest! We are creating a 2021 calendar featuring photos of beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, […]

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Breaking 7 Common Myths on Colostrum

September 22, 2020

First one there is the winner! It’s a race between antibodies in the colostrum and the bacteria in the environment. […]

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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 […]

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Essential Oils and Organic Acids: Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics

September 3, 2020

Antibiotics and medications have been important tools necessary to prevent, control, and treat diseases in swine.  By working with veterinarians […]

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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 […]

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Manage Hutch Calves with Heat Stress in Mind

July 20, 2020

With the recent high temperatures, heat stress has been a concern on many dairies.  Just like cows, calves experience heat […]

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Raising Steers for Retail Beef Market

July 13, 2020

Beef producers often consider opportunities to improve the profitability of their operations and look for long-term success.  One of these […]

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