Collaboration and Momentum Main Themes of Sustainable Agriculture Summit
More than 900 farmer and industry leaders gathered to discuss advancements, challenges and opprtunites for scaled action. Article courtesy of Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy CHARLOTTE, N.C. –Barbara O’Brien, president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, said with a growing global population demanding more food, significant geo-political unrest, and […]
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Minerals and Supplements for Dairy Cattle
By Heather Smith Thomas. Nutrition is extremely important for optimum health and productivity in dairy animals. Therefore most dairies have rations formulated by a nutritionist to make sure all important nutrients are present and in correct balance. This includes vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, water and energy. Many dairies use a TMR to deliver these in […]
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Planning and Caring for Dairy Udder Health in the Winter
You can’t control the weather, but there are some practices you can control to ensure cow comfort and udder health are optimal through extreme winter conditions. Article and photos provided by BouMatic. Winter is a challenging time on a dairy farm. The negative temps and extreme windchills require more preparation and management. One area of […]
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