American Dairymen

American Dairymen September 2022

In This Issue

Necropsies
A Look at Bovine Leukosis
What’s Underfoot
Methane Reduction
Belgian Blue Group’s Impact on the Dairy Industry
Don’t Fall Behind: 30/30 Approach for Fly Control
Optimizing Your Dairy Goat Reproduction Program

Optimizing your Dairy Goat Reproduction Program

Optimizing your Dairy Goat Reproduction Program. By Jennifer A. Bentley, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Audra Harl, Instructor, Agriculture Sciences, Shasta College.The goal for a dairy goat producer should be to produce high quality milk efficiently, while maintaining the health and productive...

Methane Reduction - from Cattle - Via Feed Additives

Methane Reduction - from Cattle - Via Feed Additives. By Heather Smith Thomas. With the push to reduce methane gas production (and other green- house gases, to combat climate change), much attention has focused on cattle. Methane is produced in the rumen by microbes that ferment and break down feed....

Don’t Fall Behind: 30/30 Approach for Fly Control

Don’t Fall Behind: 30/30 Approach for Fly Control. Article provided by Central Life Sciences. Spring marks the beginning of a fly’s life cycle. That’s why it’s critical to get a head start on fly control before the season begins by minimizing the number of overwintering pupae. During...

What's Underfoot

What's Underfoot. Innovative Flooring Options Offer Ample Ways to add Comfort and Aid in Productivity with a Dairy Operation. By Maura Keller.The care and comfort of a dairy cows plays a direct role in the productivity and longevity of a herd. In addition, consumers are paying closer attention to animal...

A Look at Bovine Leukosis

A Look at Bovine Leukosis. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL) is a difficult disease for farms to handle. Not only can it be fatal, but it is also contagious and can significantly impact milk production with no known curative treatment. This disease tends to peak in mature cattle, usually in...

Importance of Water for Dairy Calves

Importance of Water for Dairy Calves. By Heather Smith Thomas. Dairy calves need water as well as milk or milk replacer. How and when it is supplied can make a difference in their health and growth. Dr. Bob James, a dairy consultant and owner of Down Home Heifer Solutions, Blacksburg, VA (Former...