Source: USDA
Summary
The projection for average dairy herd size in 2025 is increased by 5,000 head to 9.380 million head. However, the 2025 farm milk production forecast is lowered to 226.2 (-0.7) billion pounds due to slower-than-expected growth in output...
Source: University of Georgia Extension
The modern dairy cow is similar to a factory, consuming and processing large quantities of raw materials (feedstuffs) and producing a large volume of high quality product (milk). It is essential that the flow of...
Source: OMAFRA
Concepts
Choices in stabling and management affect the behaviour, health, longevity and performance of cows and profit of a dairy farm. Fear or frustration with her workplace predisposes a cow to unwanted or abnormal behaviour and risk of disease....
Source: The Mastitis Network
Prior to administering an injection, make sure of the following:
Consult a veterinarian about the proper use of medication.
When indicated in label directions, administer medication subcutaneously.
Restrain the animal properly.
Avoid injecting in the rump or...
Source: University of Guelph
Description:
Dairy cow feed rations are formulated by determining the animal's total DMI, nutrient requirements, and the amount of feeds available on farm that must be fed to fulfill said requirements.
The total DMI varies depending on the...
Early Growth & Dry Matter Accumulation
Corn plants increase in weight slowly early in the growing season.
As more leaves develop and receive sunlight, dry matter accumulation increases.
Leaves emerge first, followed by:
Leaf sheaths
Stalk
Husks
Ear shank
...
Built for Farmers by Farmers – Engineered for Performance
The COOL Max Control System by Tunnel Plus optimizes airflow and climate control, ensuring cow comfort, increased milk production, and improved herd health. Designed and built in the USA, this system...
Key Benefits of Composting Manure:
Enhances soil health and fertility.
Provides better organic matter storage options.
Reduces manure volume for easier handling.
Offers greater flexibility for field application compared to raw manure.
More effective in controlling odors and flies...
Importance of Pre-Weaning Average Daily Gain (ADG)
Pre-weaning ADG significantly influences lifetime heifer performance.
Proper colostrum management is critical for calf health and future productivity.
Sufficient calorie intake is necessary to support ADG and develop fat stores for immune...
In one of Vermont’s largest immigration enforcement actions in recent memory, eight undocumented farmworkers were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Pleasant Valley Farms in Berkshire, a community near the Canadian border. The workers were detained...
