Source: University of Missouri Extension
Joe Horner
State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy Extension
Ryan Milhollin
State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy Extension
Pasture-based dairy producers sometimes summarize their guiding philosophy simply as, “Grow all the pasture you can grow, and let the cows...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs
Where Do They Live?
In the quarters and on the teat skin of infected cows or heifers.
How Is Infection Spread?
During milking via hands, equipment and towels used for milking preparation.
Disease:
Mainly subclinical (no changes...
One factor that’s front and center across our economy right now is rising prices. On dairy farms we are seeing the effects, with sharp increases in feed, fertilizer, seed, fuel and labor expenses. Fortunately, milk prices have also increased...
Source: The University of British Columbia
Data is at the heart of all research, and there is no shortage of data points at UBC’s Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC). The researchers at DERC collect a wide range of data from...
Source: Journal of Dairy Science
ABSTRACT
Lameness is a leading animal welfare concern in the dairy industry. Multiple stakeholders are involved in lameness management on a dairy farm, including farmers, hoof trimmers, and veterinarians. This study sought to explore perceptions of lameness, perceptions...
Source: Boeheringer Ingelheim news release
Duluth, GA - Considering that clinical mastitis can cost between $128 and $444 per cow each year 1-3 and subclinical mastitis can average $110 per cow annually, 4 it may be worth investing in a...
Source: Lactanet, Isabelle Morin, D.M.V., Cert. LAM
The usual recommendations are still valid when it comes to navel disinfection in young calves.
Where should you disinfect? In clean calving facilities because disinfectants are more effective when the navel is clean!
When? As quickly as...
Source: BouMatic
Staffing for the Life of Your Dairy
A Son Reflects on His Father’s Labor-Torn Dairying Years; Is Inspired to Change the Way Dairies are Staffed Today Using Automated Animal Management Systems
After milking cows for more than three decades, Tony Spaeth’s...
Source: The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has developed a Roadmap for a Sustainable Dairy System to help businesses create solutions that are both environmentally friendly and economically favorable, while delivering dairy products that consumers can feel good about.
The Roadmap...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Nick Babcock
A herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long.
It does not matter if you have a few 4-H project animals for your 4-H fair or...
