American Dairymen December 2019

In this Issue
  • Publisher Statement
  • Dairymen Showring
  • Industry News
  • Managing Dairy Calves and Heifers During The Winter Months
  • Semen Handling for Maximum Fertility
  • Lameness in Grazing Dairies
  • A.I. Tags SMT™ System - Cognex Hybrid – The Producer’s Dream
  • A Valve you can Love

Semen Handling for Maximum Fertility

 Semen Handling for Maximum Fertility By Jaclyn Krymowski A good part of your pregnancy rate hinges on the individual bull and quality of semen you use. It takes two to tango, after all. While a simple procedure in principle, A.I. is filled with numerous intricacies. It requires a certain gamble putting...

A Valve You Can Love

 A Valve You Can Love Article courtesy of Brown Weight Valve If you have been around livestock producers much, you know that almost all of them have things that they love. They love the brand of their tractor (and probably have several replacements). They love the kind of pickup truck they drive. They...

Improving Serum Immunoglobulin Levels with Multiple Colostrum Feedings

 Improving Serum Immunoglobulin Levels with Multiple Colostrum Feedings By Jorge Botero, MV Without a doubt, colostrum is the single most important feeding of a dairy animal’s life. Feeding high quality colostrum affects both short, and long-term performance. It is important to remember that the...

Healthy Cows, Healthy People, Healthy Planet

Healthy Cows, Healthy People, Healthy PlanetColorado dairy farmer leads sustainability conversation at #DairyAmazing Symposium   A world well-nourished is supported when groups with different backgrounds and expertise can gather to share ideas on sustainably feeding the population. And when it comes to the...

American Dairymen November 2019

Features:
  •     p. 6 - Dairymen's Showring
  •     p. 8 - Product Showcase
  •     p. 12 - Block Pneumonia, Teat Damage and Frostbite from the Barn
  •     p. 20 - Dairy Calf Winter Tips
  •     p. 24 - Storing Manure on Small Farms
  •     p. 28 - Apps for the Dairy Farmer you might not know about

Storing Manure on Small Farms

 Storing Manure on Small Farms By Fred Kelly: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Why Do Small Farms Need Manure Storage?Accumulated manure can cause health, odor, pest, and water quality problems if not properly managed. One option is to collect the waste daily, load it in a spreader, and...

Block Pneumonia, Teat Damage and Frostbite from the Barn

 Block Pneumonia, Teat Damage and Frostbite from the Barn. By Bruce Derksen With colder temperatures and extreme weather conditions just around the corner, it’s important to take note of issues that affect dairy cows during this season.  Basic problems such as pneumonia, teat skin damage,...

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