The 6-X Genetics Advantage

Because Great Cows Start with Great Genetics: The 6-X Genetics Advantage By Gary Osmundson In the ever-evolving world of dairy farming, success hinges on a foundation of great cows – cows that are healthy, productive, fertile, and built to thrive in real-world commercial dairy environments. At 6-X Genetics, we believe that great cows start with […]

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Identification for Dairy Goats

Identification for Dairy Goats By Michelle Buckley, DVM, MS,  Iowa State Univeristy Extension and Outreach Its no secret among goat owners that maintaining individual identification on a goat can be significantly more challenging than their bovine counterparts. I have been amazed at how quickly a goat can make an ear tag disappear when they are […]

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Diseases in Dairy Calves

Diseases in Dairy Calves  By Heather Smith Thomas  There are many disease issues that can impact dairy calves.  Multiple risk factors contribute to disease and these can vary from one farm to the next.  For instance, some farms struggle with pneumonia in the first few weeks of life, others experience this issue after weaning, and [...] READ MORE

Keeping the Dairy Going in Cold Weather

When the Snow Flies: Keeping the Dairy Going in Cold Weather  By Jaclyn Krymowski for American Dairymen  Winter weather presents several challenges to both the cows and how daily farm operations are conducted. Cold can bring just as much stress and damage as heat, and as with summer, the best way to avoid major issues […]

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