What is Driving the Dairy Checkoff 2023 Milestones
What is Driving the Dairy Checkoff 2023 Milestones ROSEMONT, Ill. – Dairy Management Inc., which manages the national dairy checkoff program, recently announced significant outcomes in 2023 on behalf of America’s dairy farmers and importers. “This past year, we built on our collective successes while defining the next chapter of the checkoff’s history,” said Barbara […]
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Importance of Colostrum for Dairy Calves
Importance of Colostrum for Dairy Calves Dr. Pete Erickson, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New Hampshire, says the most important thing for any calf is to get colostrum soon after birth, since it is vital to the calf’s health. “We mainly think about colostrum in terms of immunity, but another important ingredient (besides the fluid) […]
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Tackling Calf Recumbency in the Holstein Breed
Tackling Calf Recumbency in the Holstein Breed Mastering and understanding the miniscule details of genetics can take a lifetime of research, experience and education. For this reason dairies work with specialized companies and industry associations armed with resources that help them manage the breeding program. Despite our best efforts, there will be times when a defective […]
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