Changes Coming to How You Access Some Antibiotics…

Changes Coming to How You Access Some Antibiotics…  By Paul Plummer, DVM. PHD Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. As dairy goat producers and enthusiasts there are some significant changes that will be taking place soon regarding how you access antibiotics to treat your goats. It is...

Storing and Handling Whole Cottonseed

Storing and Handling Whole CottonseedArticle courtesy of Curious PlotWhole cottonseed is a smart ration choice that doesn’t require you to reconfi gure your operation’s feed routine.If kept cool and dry and stored below a 10% moisture benchmark, whole cottonseed can be stored for up to a year.As a quick...

Install and Start up a Milking Robot in Just Five Steps

Install and Start up a Milking Robot in Just Five Steps.  Article and photos provided by BouMatic.Deciding to equip your farm with a milking robot requires careful consideration. But once the final decision has been made, there are some key steps to consider. Let’s go through the steps together with Arnaud...

Know your Fly Control Options for Dairy Cows

Know your Fly Control Options for Dairy Cows. By Jaclyn Krymowski.  Flies are a pain to control - especially amid the busy, hot summers when there are so many other things to do. It doesn’t matter if cattle are kept indoors, in small or large groups or out on pasture, if the flies can find them, they...

Evaluating Your Milking Doe

Evaluating Your Milking Doe. By Jennifer Bentley - ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist.Showing dairy goats can be a rewarding experience for those interested in goats or for the most seasoned breeders in the industry. It is a great networking tool to learn more about the industry and aids in...

Beat the Heat: Strategies for Cow Comfort During Summer

Beat the Heat: Strategies for Cow Comfort During Summer. Article provided by Central Life Sciences. The summer months have arrived, and for most producers, those hot summer temperatures have already made their presence felt. These raised temperatures are responsible for causing heat stress in cattle. Heat...

New Scale Innovations for Dairies

New Scale Innovations for Dairies. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Technology has helped dairy herds advance in many areas. Not only can we track individual animals to monitor their health, heat cycles and behavioral patterns, but we can also use technology to simplify ordinary tasks.For large operations, checking...

Successful Wrapping and Storage of Square Bales

Successful Wrapping and Storage of Square Bales. By Dan Undersander and Tim Wood, University of Wisconsin and William Foster, Consultant. Medium square bales (800 to 1000 lb.) are increasingly being used across the northern dairy regions to reduce the labor associated with hay and haylage making.  If...

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