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Dairy’s Foundation Awards Grants to Strengthen Dairy Education and Outreach Efforts
Dairy’s Foundation Awards Grants to Strengthen Dairy Education and Outreach Efforts Programs in Michigan, New York, Virginia and Washington to receive funding for outreach activities January 14, 2025- DAIRY NEWS – Dairy’s Foundation has awarded five grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States. As the only public-held […]
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Establishing Productive Pastures
Establishing Productive Pastures Pasture is a key resource for most dairy operations across our country. We use it either directly for pasture or for hay and rely on the ground as a key component of our livelihood. For dairy producers, maintaining high-quality forage is essential for ensuring healthy herds, optimizing milk production, and reducing overall […]
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Steps to Prepare for Small Ruminant Kidding and Lambing
Four Steps to Prepare for Small Ruminant Kidding and Lambing Michael Metzger, Michigan State University Extension – December 13, 2023 With kidding and lambing season right around the corner, owners should prepare their animals to get the best outcome. Kidding and lambing season is here again and there are steps that owners should take to make sure their […]
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Hoof Care for Dairy Cattle
Hoof Care for Dairy Cattle More than 90% of lameness problems in cattle originate in the feet, and lameness takes a toll on herd production. Research at Michigan State University showed that lame cows were 16 times more likely to exceed herd average for days open (slower to breed back) and 9 times more likely […]
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