Get Ahead of Your Feed Bill with Inventory Planning
Get Ahead of Your Feed Bill with Inventory Planning If there’s one part of your operation you don’t want to sleep on, it’s feed management. Feeding costs tend to be the single biggest operating cost for dairy herds of all sizes. But there’s more at stake than a healthy balance sheet. There’s also the reality […]
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Hoof Management
Hoof Management Maintaining hoof integrity is a critical foundation of every dairy. When a cow experiences foot discomfort or lameness, her behavior shifts; she will typically spend less time at the feed bunk and more time lying down to alleviate pressure. This will lead to a drop in milk production. To protect the herd’s health […]
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Parasites in Dairy Cattle – Prevention and Treatment
Parasites in Dairy Cattle – Prevention and Treatment All cattle are affected by biting flies unless they are properly controlled. Other external parasites, including lice, mites, and ticks, also reduce animal comfort and productivity. Lice and mites cause severe skin irritation and itching, leading cattle to rub against fences and equipment, resulting in damage and […]
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