Northern NY Calf Heat Stress Research to Be Presented at American Dairy Science Meeting

Northern NY Calf Heat Stress Research to Be Presented at American Dairy Science Meeting Article courtesy of Northern New York Agricultural Develpment Program The results of research, funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program, evaluating a nutritional strategy to help...

Teff hay could serve as drought-tolerant forage for dairy cows

Teff hay could serve as drought-tolerant forage for dairy cows By Pat Melgeras - K-State Research and Extension Researchers at Kansas State University may just have found a safety net for dairy producers during times of limited water availability or drought.  Graduate research assistant Benjamin Saylor...

Fly Population Management on Dairies

Fly Population Management on Dairies By Tracey Erickson - SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist Dairy Fly Control in concentrated animal feeding operations such as dairies is a challenge, especially as the weather heats up and there is abundant moisture and organic matter available. Flies not only are a pest...

Industry News

Dairy Farmers Discuss Policy Priorities During Capitol Hill VisitsMeetings Focus on Industry Issues Including Farm Bill, Food Labeling, Trade & Immigration Article courtesy of National Milk Producers FederationDairy farmers from across the country visited Capitol Hill today as part of the National Milk...

American Dairymen June 2017

Cover Story:
  • p.36 - Acumen Detection: An Udder Breakthrough
Features:
  • p. 6 - Publisher's Statement
  • p. 8 - Industry News
  • p. 16 - Equipment Features: Got Calves? Keep the growing going.
  • p. 44 - Equipment Profile: Bale Accumulators

Equipment Profile Bale accumulators

Equipment Profile Bale accumulatorsFor as long as there has been hay bales, there have been people having to lift and load them onto trailers.  Not anymore!  Below are a list of square bale accumulators that can help eliminate those aches and pains and make the process easier.Tube•Line - AC1000www....

New heifer tub provides enhanced fly control

New heifer tub provides enhanced fly control Purina® HEIFERSMART® Booster Tub + ClariFly® helps keep heifers growing during warm weather. Article provided by Purina Animal Nutrition Looking to enhance your heifer program? Purina Animal Nutrition is excited to introduce Purina® HEIFERSMART® Booster...

Acumen Detection: An Udder Breakthrough

Acumen Detection: An Udder Breakthrough By Steve Weisman The health of dairy cattle is always on the mind of today’s dairy producer. Intermammary infections, such as mastitis, in a herd can be devastating and can cause substantial economic losses. Effective and economic control of these infections is paramount...

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