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Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows? 
Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows? 

Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows?  Technology continues to revolutionize dairying as we know it, offering valuable tools to address labor shortages and improve overall herd management. Most dairy producers are familiar with robotic milkers and herd management systems that use radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, collars or leg monitors to track individual animal data. These tools have become essential for streamlining workflows and monitoring herd health.  But the next evolution in dairy technology is here, and it’s looking your cows right in the face. Thanks to advances in computing power and artificial intelligence, facial recognition is emerging as […]

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Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 
Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 

Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle A Total Mixed Ration (TMR) is a feeding method in which all feed ingredients, including forages, grains, protein sources, minerals, and vitamins, are combined into a single, uniform mix.  This type of feeding program is often used in feedlots and dairies—especially dairies.  It helps ensure that each bite a cow takes provides balanced nutrition for optimal milk production and health. TMRs are particularly beneficial for high-producing dairy cows, to minimize feed sorting and to ensure consistent nutrient intake.  A separate TMR can be developed for different groups of cattle.  Rations are often formulated […]

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Upgrading Dairy Parlors 
Upgrading Dairy Parlors 

Upgrading Dairy Parlors  Traditional dairy parlors are the roots of the dairy industry. These systems were the backbone of dairy farms for generations, and they were characterized by their simplicity, labor-intensive nature, and a strong connection between the farming family and their animals.   A traditional parlor system consists of a long barn with a central alleyway. On either side of this alley, individual stalls are arranged in a row, each equipped with a stanchion, a locking mechanism that holds the cow’s head in place while she is being milked. This design is fundamentally non-mechanized, and for the most part, in […]

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Winterizing Dairy Machinery and Equipment 

Winterizing Dairy Equipment and Machinery

Winterizing Dairy Machinery and Equipment Preventative equipment maintenance is fundamental to a smooth running dairy operation. Nowhere is that more evident than during the cold months. Machinery breakdowns and costly repairs can be a much bigger ordeal, and far more uncomfortable, in the winter than any other time of year. And one simple breakdown can […]

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Reproduction Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Tract Health 

Reproduction Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Tract Health 

Reproduction Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Tract Health  Dairy producers try to keep close track of their cows and replacement heifers regarding readiness to breed, cycles, stage of pregnancy, etc. because it is very important to keep lactating cows at peak lactation as much as possible, with no long periods of low milk production between […]

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Goat Care in Severe Winter Weather 

Goat Care in Severe Winter Weather

Goat Care in Severe Winter Weather Management of mature goats may change only slightly in colder weather compared to routine management throughout the rest of the year. Nothing takes the place of good, routine observations for changes in feed availability, body condition scores, and health problems such as pneumonia, parasites, and foot rot. However, management […]

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Calf Housing and Management 

Calf Housing and Management 

Calf Housing and Management  Calf housing is essential for protecting the health and growth of young dairy calves. When it comes to calf housing options, how do you know if you’re using the right option? Our goal is to get calves off to the best start and to keep them healthy and thriving. Traditional systems—like […]

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Featured Story

Regenerative Agriculture on a Dairy Farm

Paul and Erin Kernaleguen are dairy farmers and soil consultants near Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, committed to regenerative practices in growing forage for their cattle. They farm with Paul’s Parents, Jos and Brenda.

“We were a very conventional dairy operation until 2012 when we started looking at doing some things differently because our weather was super-wet for a couple years.  Our average annual precipitation is about 12 inches of moisture, but we’d had two years in a row with about 40 to 50 inches, which made farming extremely difficult!” says Paul.

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