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Jersey Cattle
The Jersey breed originated on the Island of Jersey, a small British island in the English Channel off the coast of France. The Jersey is one of the oldest dairy breeds, having been reported by authorities as being purebred for nearly six centuries.
The Dairy Veterinarian’s Role In Emergency Preparedness On The Farm
Since 9-11 and the anthrax deaths and threats, there has been a lot of discussion about bio- and agroterrorism.
The conversations, as we recognize now, are not so far-fetched. However, as humans, we cannot reasonably be on high alert for the rest of our lives, nor can we ask our dairy producers to do so.
The International Dairy Market
Over the last generation, the U.S. has become a dairy export juggernaut; the worldwide economic downturn interrupted the growth in sales, but the outlook for the future is bright.
In 2009, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, 9.2% of U.S. dairy production by volume of milk solids was exported. That was down a bit from the 10.8% sold overseas and across the border—Canada and Mexico are America’s biggest customers—the previous year.
Waste Not – Want Not: Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Opportunities Create New Revenue Streams and Increase Sustainable Practices
Is it economically viable to create energy from waste at your location? For dairy farmers and others, the answer is increasingly ‘yes’. In recent years, major players in the dairy industry have announced sustainability initiatives promoting anaerobic digestion (AD) of manure to create biogas for renewable energy on the farm. Led by the Innovation Center for US Dairy, the 2008 US Dairy Sustainability Initiative presents a roadmap to increase business value for the dairy industry supply chain while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gases.
New Vertical Twin-Auger Commercial Mixers
The new Kuhn Knight-brand VTC 180 and 1100 Vertical Maxx mixers are the newest vertical, twin-auger commercial mixers that are the ideal choice for dairy and beef producers. These models have a rugged build with high-end features and are designed for commercial producers who are feeding around the clock. Improved feed movement provides a fast, complete mix for a consistent, fluffy and palatable ration.
Improving Potassium Supplementation in Dairy Cow Diet With a Protected Potassium Carbonate
Anhydrous potassium carbonate (PotCarb) with chemical formula K2CO3 is utilized in dairy cattle diets for increased milk production and dry matter intake, by providing the necessary nutritional requirements for potassium without negative chlorides (Cl-) or sulfates (S-). Potassium is especially important during lactation and heat stress.
