Dairy Labor: A Crucial Issue for Many Dairies
By Heather Smith Thomas. Good employees are often hard to find and keep, and this is a huge problem for agriculture today, especially in the dairy industry; it is difficult to attract and keep dependable workers. Small family-operated dairies often get by with one or two extra people, but larger dairies depend on many good […]
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Remove the guesswork from choosing the best fly control for cattle
Use these tips to sift through fly control options for cattle on pasture. Article courtesy of Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Arden Hills, Minn. [March 27, 2024] – Pesky horn flies can become prolific during the grazing season. However, there are control tactics that can help keep horn fly populations under wraps. When uncontrolled, horn flies […]
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Fly Control Problems
Article and photos courtesy of Central Life Sciences. Fly control on a dairy operation can feel like an overwhelming task. There are a number of different areas that need to be treated and maintained to protect your animals, employees, and bottom line. From proper sanitation practices to learning the different fly behaviors at every level […]
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