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Healthy Calf Housing

Healthy Calf Housing. By Maura Keller. Dotting the landscapes of many dairy farms are calf housing units, which play a vital role in dairy calf rearing. Seen by many within the industry as a necessary expense, today’s calf housing options offer dairy farmers a variety of options for the well-being of...

Innovations in Fence Repair

Innovations in Fence Repair. By Maura Keller - Photo Courtesy of Gallagher. Here’s one thing we know: Producers are looking for products that are going to help them become more efficient and more profitable over time. Michele Marcoux, territory manager, Gallagher Animal Management says this means that...

Importance of Dairy Barn Ventilation

Importance of Dairy Barn Ventilation. By Heather Smith Thomas. A ventilation system for dairy cows in barns or sheds must provide fresh air year round, but in summer it is crucial to have fast-moving air where the cows are resting, to provide adequate cooling—whether the barn is ventilated naturally or...

Cattle Mats for Cow Comfort

 Cattle Mats for Cow Comfort. By Heather Smith Thomas. Cattle in confinement, whether dairy or beef, often have issues with footing or bedding.  Some of the traditional surfaces in feed yards, barns, stalls, etc. are abrasive and unforgiving.  These problems can be resolved with mats that give...

Improving Ventilation in Dairy Cow Barns

 Improving Ventilation in Dairy Cow Barns  By Selene Reeves and D.M. Amaral-Phillips, Ph.D. Many health and financial problems associated with increased moisture, odor, and high temperatures can all be greatly reduced by improved ventilation in dairy barns. Increased temperatures are a direct...

The Value of Choosing the Right Insulation

The Value of Choosing the Right Insulation. By Mary Gatliff.Energy and how it is used is vital in the utilization of farm buildings.  Goals are always reducing heat loss in the winter and excess heat in the summer.  Proper insulation is the key.  An investment in quality insulation with a long life...

Vanberg Coatings Can Save Your Concrete’s Life

 Vanberg Coatings Can Save Your Concrete’s Life By Steve Weisman A concern for dairy producers is the upkeep required to keep their dairy buildings in good shape and ready for inspection.  Over time, even with new structures, signs of wear and tear begin to appear, compromising the hygiene of...

Managing Dairy Calves and Heifers During the Winter Months

 Managing Dairy Calves and Heifers During the Winter Months By Maurice L. Eastridge Attention to dairy calf and heifer management is important for maintaining growth rates, minimizing health problems, and optimizing current and future profitability of the dairy farm. The presence of pumpkins and frost...
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