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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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PBI Systems: Parlor Systems That Work For You
Set in the countryside outside Portales, New Mexico lies PBI Parlor Systems, a leading manufacturer of milking stalls and other parlor equipment being utilized in dairies throughout the world. PBI was at the forefront of the dairy industry’s parallel stall beginnings. According to Steve Peacock, owner of PBI, the idea behind the PBI parlor system […]
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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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