Autumn: Your Last Chance to Winter Prep

 Autumn: Your Last Chance to Winter Prep. By Jaclyn Krymowski. To the dairyman, autumn weather means more than colorful, picturesque rural American imagery. On the more practical side, it creates an atmosphere of changing seasons which allows for a managerial transition between the dog days of summer...

Fall Nutrition; Potential Forage Shortages on the Horizon?

 Fall Nutrition; Potential Forage Shortages on the Horizon? By Michael Cox Localized feed shortages may be a strong possibility this Fall and winter, as the season challenging weather conditions limited normal forage production in many dairy regions across the country. Delayed planting, flooding and a...

Wait, is that Milk Gone Off?

 Wait, is that Milk Gone Off? By Michael Cox The smell of fresh coffee fills the kitchen as you try and bring yourself out of a sleepy daze and face the day. You pour some milk into your mug of brew, and that’s when you notice it; a few specs of clots floating around in the coffee. Is that milk...

Battling the Summertime Repro Slump

 Battling the Summertime Repro Slump.  Some Tips to Limit the Effects of Hot Weather on your Herd's Fertility.  Article courtesy of ParnellAs temperatures heat up around the country, we can expect to see a slump in fertility rates on cattle operations. Heat stress negatively affects your heifer and...

Pinpointing Lameness Causes

 Pinpointing Lameness Causes. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Lameness is one of the unique ongoing battles dairymen face. It’s most obviously undesirable from a welfare and cow comfort standpoint. Indirectly, it will also contribute to inefficiency, decreased production, and a shorter productive life among...

The Water of Life: Hydrating The Herd

 The Water of Life: Hydrating The Herd. By Michael Cox Water water everywhere, nor any drop to drink,’ is a line from the 1798 poem titled; ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’. The distressed mariner in question was surrounded by a vast ocean of salt water, and yet had no clean drinking...

Practical Tips To Improve Feed Efficiency

 Practical Tips To Improve Feed Efficiency. By Jaclyn Krymowski Feed efficiency is one of those things that’s frequently talked about, but not always interpreted the exact same way. Likewise, when asked what one is doing on-farm to increase or maintain a steady feed efficiency rate, how many would...

New Cornell Study Shows Reduced Risk of Hypocalcemia for Cows Given X-Zelit®

 New Cornell Study Shows Reduced Risk of Hypocalcemia for Cows Given X-Zelit®. Cows given Protekta’s X-Zelit in the close-up period experience reduced hypocalcemia, improved milk production, and increased conception rates. Article provided by Protekta Inc.A new study from Cornell University...