Source: Michigan State University Extension, Victor Malacco
Several management strategies are available to help cows cope with heat stress minimizing its negative effects.
As spring rolls in, it’s time to consider protecting our dairy cows from the dangers of warmer days. All...
Source: University of Guelph
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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...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Cora Okkema
Managing heifer housing to improve health, efficiency and productivity on Michigan dairy farms was the focus of a recent MSU Extension webinar. The webinar was led by Casey Mickelson, Ag Specialist and Territory...
Canadian dairy farms are under the microscope as researchers at Dalhousie University leverage satellite data and artificial intelligence to tackle methane emissions—a potent greenhouse gas that significantly contributes to climate change. Methane emissions from dairy farms, particularly from cattle...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Managing heifer inventories on a dairy farm is not always an easy responsibility. Having too fewheifers brings a lot of risk to the future outlook and limits opportunities for strategic animal sales. Having too many heifers...
Source: Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Boyd Brady, Leanne Dillard, and B. R. Moss
To be successful, dairy producers must master all aspects of dairy management. Managing the dry cow is not difficult but is often neglected. How you take care...
Advancements in precision livestock farming, driven by real-time monitoring technologies, are revolutionizing calf care by enhancing disease detection and management. According to researchers at Ohio State University, integrating sensor-based systems and machine learning can replicate the expertise of skilled...
Source: USDA
See the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook report.
Report Summary
Dairy: Milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been revised upward, driven by an expected increase in the number of dairy cows, partially offset by slower growth in...
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a $7.2 million investment in four projects under the AgriInnovate Program, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This funding aims to foster innovation, enhance sustainability, and strengthen Canada's...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Using basic care practices daily can reduce calf illness and death on your farm. Managing heifer calves can help you make sure they:
Enter the milking herd quickly.
Become strong, healthy and high-producing cows.
There’s no single...
