Hoof Care for Dairy Cattle
More than 90% of lameness problems in cattle originate in the feet, and lameness takes a toll on herd production. Research at Michigan State University showed that lame cows were 16 times more likely to exceed herd average for days open (slower to breed back) and 9 times more likely to exceed herd average for […]
READ MORE
Genomic Testing and Modern Dairy Farming
There is no questioning the efficiency of America’s dairy herds. The industry-wide embrace of data to drive decision making has been a large part of this accomplishment. A prime example of this is genomic testing, a key tool that has allowed farmers and other industry professionals to make optimal mating decisions that have far reaching […]
READ MORE
Neogen® Introduces New Genomic Index, Lifetime Dairy Dollars (LD$)
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 10, 2024 — With immense focus placed on progressing the dairy industry to new heights, Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announces its launch of proprietary dairy genomics index, Lifetime Dairy Dollars (LD$). Addressing the complex demands of modern dairy farming, LD$ was developed by Neogen to promote genetic improvement, resulting in the continued […]
READ MORE
