Previous Issues

  • March 2010 Issue

    Alleviate Stress   An average day in a dairy cows life can be full of stress and strain. Karen Bohnert takes us on a journey to show how we play in intricate part in alleviating the stress in a dairy cows life. 

  • February 2010 Issue

    Keep Sodium Bicarbonate for Buffering in Dairy Cow Rations  Learn how to manage your rumen’s pH level with Jill Fraser’s fascinating article. Find out what ingredients affect your feed’s alkaline levels.

  • January 2010 Issue

    Assisted Birthing with Cesarean Sections
    Learn what signs of distress to look for and what preemptive measures can be taken to reduce the risk when a C-Section is necessary.

    Will There Be Any Private Dairies Left?
    The size of the average U.S dairy is up and the number of small dairies is dwindling. Learn why these numbers are shifting and what this means for the future of small dairies.

  • December 2009 Issue

    VanEss Dairy Travels 1,500 Miles to Relocate in Northwest Iowa Read how one family put their motto to the test by deciding to move 1,500 miles and relocate 3,000 head of cattle to improve their business.

    The Safety of rBST Learn if Pilosec is safe to use in dairy cattle. Read information that we obtained in the Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rBST): A Safety Assessment report from Elanco who recently purchased Pilosec.

    American Dairymen Product Review 2010 Trucks

  • November 2009 Issue

    Effects of Flooring on Lameness in Dairy Cattle: 90% of the lameness in the average dairy herd is from foot injuries. Read about flooring options that can help decrease this number in your operation.
    We Need a Little Relief Right Now: With prices for milk at a three decad low, read sixth generation Fulton, MD dairy farmer, Charles Lager’s thoughts on how to keep going.
    American Dairymen Product Preview: Quality tools and equipment to help your operation maintain success.

  • American Dairymen-Dairy Cattle October 2009 Issue
    October 2009 Issue

    Parasite Management - Parasite management tips that will keep your herd healthy, comfortable and productive while controlling expenses.

    Natural Dairy Patterns- Researchers have found a link between productivity and letting your cows do what comes naturally.

    American Dairymen Product Review: Cow Comfort Heating.

    American Dairymen Product Preview: Tools and equipment for today’s dairymen

  • September 2009 Issue

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  • August 2009 Issue

    American Dairymen: is a magazine with products and services for American Dairymen. The main stories in this issue are: Red & White; Find out why Red & White Dairy Cattle
    are one of the hottest things out there. Financial Stress; 2009 has caused a lot of financial stress on dairy producers. How are they coping? American Dairymen Product Preview; Tools and equipment for today’s Dairymen.

  • July 2009 Issue

    American Dairymen: is a magazine with products and services for American Dairymen. The main stories in this issue are: Dairy Crisis What is being done to counteract the lack of
    profitability in the dairy business and ensure history doesn’t repeat it’s self. Rodent Proofing Your Dairy Barn; Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, there are certain measures needed to control the rodent population. American Dairymen Product Preview Tools and equipment for today’s Dairymen.

  • June 2009 Issue

    American Dairymen: is a magazine with products and services for American Dairymen. The main stories in this issue are: National Dairy Board's 25th, It's the silver anniversary of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Program. Replacement Heifers, The production of replacement heifers is on the decline after a five year rebound. Here's why! Product Review: Dairy Mixers. American Dairymen Product Preview, tools and equipment for today's Dairymen.

  • May 2009 Issue

    American Dairymen: is a magazine with products and services for American Dairymen. The main stories in this issue are: Surviving High Feed Cost; reducing feed costs can encompass changes in many areas of a dairy operation including assessing the efficiency of your feeding system, rethinking when to wean calves and how to keep cows comfortable. Nutrition in Dairy Reproduction; Among all the major factors that go into achieving a successful calving rate, deciding which cows should get what feed and when, tops the list.

  • April 2009 Issue

    American Dairymen: is a magazine with products and services for American Dairymen. The main stories in this issue are: The Farm Up On The Hill, Gary and Rose Boyke, third generation dairy producer outside of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, discuss Vir-Clar Farm: the beginning, the changes, the plan and family. The US dairy industry is in the process of figuring out its carbon "Hoofprint", An effort to gauge the industry's impact on the generation of greenhouse gases thought to contribute to global warming. Product Review: Bale Accumulator Equipment.