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Reducing Dry Period Mastitis to Improve Reproductive Efficiency

Reducing Dry Period Mastitis to Improve Reproductive Efficiency. By Brian Miller, D.V.M., cattle technical services veterinarian, Merck Animal Health. Reproductive performance is an important driver of dairy farm profitability and can be impacted by several diseases that occur during the dry period including...

American Dairymen May 2021

In this Issue

The Role of Activity Monitors in the Changing Dairy Landscape
Today’s Milking Parlor Systems
Dairy Cow Hoof Health
PBI Parlor Systems: Standing the Test of Time
Rotary System Designed for Maximum Performance
Top 4 Foot Bath Management Mistakes - Solved
Nutritional Requirements of Goats

Nutritional Requirements of Goats

Nutritional Requirements of Goats. By David G. Pugh , DVM, MS, Auburn University WaterGoats should be provided unlimited access to fresh, clean, freely accessible water. Goats are among the most efficient of domestic animals in their use of water; however, only ~10% of body water loss may prove fatal. They...

Dairy Cow Hoof Health

Dairy Cow Hoof Health. By Heather Smith Thomas. Strong, healthy feet are important, and in a dairy there are many factors that can compromise hoof health. It takes good management and diligence to keep feet healthy, and timely treatment for any lameness issues. Most dairies utilize the services...

Rotary System Designed for Maximum Performance

Rotary System Designed for Maximum Performance. Article and photos provided by BouMatic. Ebert Enterprises LLC operates with 3,500 adult cows and 3,500 heifers. They had been milking in two parlors; a Double 26 parallel and a Double 8 for the cows that need closer attention after freshening. In 2016,...

Today’s Milking Parlor Systems

Today’s Milking Parlor Systems. By Maura Keller. For today’s dairy systems, the issues of efficiency, productivity and profitability are top of mind. And one key area that can greatly impact these tenets of successful dairy operations are milking parlor systems.As Patrick Wiltzius, market...

PBI Parlor Systems: Standing the Test of Time

PBI Parlor Systems: Standing the Test of Time. By Steve Weisman. Whether it’s new construction or updating a dairy’s milking facility, PBI Parlor Systems www.pbiparlorsystems.com has become known in the dairy industry as a leader in the manufacturing of milking stalls and equipment for dairies...