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Leveraging Drones for Farm Management
By Jessica Graham Drones are becoming a big deal on farms these days, helping us keep an eye on livestock, check on fences, and even spraying crops. Before you determine whether or not you would benefit by having a drone, you should consider the rules and regulations. If you’re just flying for fun, snapping some […]
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Essential Wound Care: Keep Small Problems From Becoming Big Ones
By Jaclyn Krymowski for American Dairymen Small problems can quickly become large problems if they go unaddressed. Nowhere is this truer on the dairy than with animal health. Hoof care is a prime example, where lack of routine trimmings or minor injuries and infections can escalate to lameness. Udder care is another example. If a […]
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Proper goat hoof care
Photo: Kyle Spradley, MU College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Flickr Creative Commons. By: Katie Ockert, Michigan State University Extension Taking good care of your goats’ hooves is an essential management practice. Trimming your goats’ hooves will keep them from over-growing and allowing the goat to walk properly. Hoof care in any animal […]
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South Dakota State University Hosts Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge® Event
Brookings, S.D., February 12-14, 2025 – The 2025 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge, hosted by South Dakota State University concluded February 14 in Brookings, S.D. The event saw significant participation with 110 students from 13 schools, along with coaches and volunteers for an immersive learning experience. Upon arrival, students attended educational seminars covering financial management, automatic […]
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