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External parasites of goats
Michael Metzger, Michigan State University Extension – Photo by Michael Metzger. External parasites of goats can cause a loss of production throughout the year. Producers should be aware of the potential parasites and be ready to treat their animals when necessary. Insect and other arthropod pests of goats can limit production in many ways. External […]
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Delmhorst Hay Moisture Testers: HOW ACCURATE?
Written by Tom Laurenzi • Delmhorst Instrument Co • www.delmhorst.com • tlaurenzi@delmhorst.com With rising operational costs, tighter margins and increasing labor shortages, Delmhorst Moisture Testers have been widely accepted for decades and still, the most often-asked question is – how accurate are moisture testers? Since probe-type meters measure the moisture at a specific, small point […]
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Standard Plate Count: An Overall Process Control Parameter for Raw Milk Microbiological Quality
Why SPC Still Matters in Today’s Dairy Operations The level of bacteria in raw milk is a key quality parameter that provides an overall indication of on-farm hygiene and compliance with Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) regulations and cooperative or processor quality premium thresholds. It is also critical to quality because some types of bacteria in […]
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CRV Top Dairy Bulls
CRV Top Dairy Bulls. Every dairy farmer knows good leg structure and healthy claws are fundamental for a herd that achieves high production and longevity without issues. It’s not coincidence that CRV’s Top Dairy Bulls score highly on these traits. This April proof frequently used bulls from recent years demonstrate this with their daughters, and […]
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