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Today’s Parlor Designs
Today’s Parlor Designs Ben Streitmatter, regional sales manager at FBi Buildings, says the key factors influencing the choice of parlor system include existing facilities, labor availability, and budget. Priorities such as cow comfort, labor efficiency, and milk quality are also central facets of parlor design for dairy producers. As he explains, robotic systems offer high […]
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How to Avoid Cold Stress Losses
Cold Weather Ahead: Avoid Cold Stress Losses in the Milk Tank Cold weather presents a plethora of special challenges for modern dairies. As with the heat, extreme cold can also have a hard-hitting impact on productivity, especially for breeds preferring slightly warmer temperatures like Jerseys. Likewise, today’s specialized equipment and facilities are vulnerable to deep […]
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Vaccination Reactions
Vaccination Reactions Occasionally cattle react to vaccine. An allergic reaction can be mild and local (swelling at the injection site after vaccination) or serious and fatal—if the animal goes into anaphylactic shock. The vaccines administered to cattle contain antigens that are “foreign” to the animal’s body. With vaccines, the goal is for the body to […]
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Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters Introduces New Menu Items
Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters Introduces New Menu Items Des Moines, IA – The Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters, a beloved staple at the Iowa State Fair, is excited to announce the addition of two menu items for this year’s fair: the Salt Beef Bagel and the Brisket Burnt End Link. Salt Beef Bagel Featuring tender, slow-cooked corned beef […]
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