American Dairymen

American Dairymen August 2021

In this Issue

Finding The Right Bale Processor
The Economics of Dairy Manure Management in Iowa
Use of Sexed Semen in Dairy Cattle
TIMAB USA’s uniquely formulated pHix-up is making an impact on rumen pH management
PBI Parlor Systems: Standing the Test of Time
An Overview of A.I. in Dairy Goats

An Overview of A.I. in Dairy Goats

An Overview of A.I. in Dairy GoatsBy Jaclyn KrymowskiTraditional live cover tends to be the status quo breeding program protocol in many dairy goat herds, especially in the U.S. However, the continued advancement of reproductive technologies gives more opportunities for A.I. to proliferate and accelerate genetic...

Use of Sexed Semen in Dairy Cattle

Use of Sexed Semen in Dairy CattleBy Heather Smith ThomasStarting a couple decades ago, sexed semen revolutionized the dairy industry’s production of replacement females, allowing dairymen to breed their best animals with sex-sorted semen--giving a 90% chance of producing heifers from that semen. This...

The Economics of Dairy Manure Management in Iowa

The Economics of Dairy Manure Management in IowaBy Jennifer Bentley - ISU Extension and OutreachDairy producers have many duties to carry out in their dairy operations, one of which is storing, handling and applying manure. Manure handling ends up being a significant cost on most dairies even when considering the...

Partners in Progress: TIMAB USA’s uniquely formulated pHix-up is making an impact on rumen pH management

Partners in Progress: TIMAB USA’s uniquely formulated pHix-up is making an impact on rumen pH managementContributed by Lauren Woloohojian and Aurore CourillonDairy producers understand that when it comes to maximum performance, meeting the nutritional needs of animals is paramount for both production and health...

Hydraulic Lock in cold weather

Hydraulic Lock in cold weather Article courtesy of E Tip, Inc. Hydraulic lock is often overlooked when starting diesels in cold weather. Equipment designed with the hydraulic pump direct connected/coupled to the engine will turn over less easily and at a slower RPM because of the increased drag from the cold...