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Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows? 
Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows? 

Will Facial and Video Recognition Manage Tomorrow’s Cows?  Technology continues to revolutionize dairying as we know it, offering valuable tools to address labor shortages and improve overall herd management. Most dairy producers are familiar with robotic milkers and herd management systems that use radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, collars or leg monitors to track individual animal data. These tools have become essential for streamlining workflows and monitoring herd health.  But the next evolution in dairy technology is here, and it’s looking your cows right in the face. Thanks to advances in computing power and artificial intelligence, facial recognition is emerging as […]

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Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 
Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 

Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle A Total Mixed Ration (TMR) is a feeding method in which all feed ingredients, including forages, grains, protein sources, minerals, and vitamins, are combined into a single, uniform mix.  This type of feeding program is often used in feedlots and dairies—especially dairies.  It helps ensure that each bite a cow takes provides balanced nutrition for optimal milk production and health. TMRs are particularly beneficial for high-producing dairy cows, to minimize feed sorting and to ensure consistent nutrient intake.  A separate TMR can be developed for different groups of cattle.  Rations are often formulated […]

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Upgrading Dairy Parlors 
Upgrading Dairy Parlors 

Upgrading Dairy Parlors  Traditional dairy parlors are the roots of the dairy industry. These systems were the backbone of dairy farms for generations, and they were characterized by their simplicity, labor-intensive nature, and a strong connection between the farming family and their animals.   A traditional parlor system consists of a long barn with a central alleyway. On either side of this alley, individual stalls are arranged in a row, each equipped with a stanchion, a locking mechanism that holds the cow’s head in place while she is being milked. This design is fundamentally non-mechanized, and for the most part, in […]

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UMBIREZ™ Now Available in the U.S. — A Breakthrough in Navel Protection for Dairy Calves

June 25, 2025 –Dairy producers across the United States now have access to a powerful new tool to protect newborn calves from umbilical infections and improve early-life health outcomes. UMBIREZ™, a non-antibiotic, fast-drying navel hygiene product, is now available nationwide through Premier1Supplies Ltd & various veterinary clinics. Developed by NoBACZ Healthcare (a company spun out […]

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health management

Health Management for Dairy Cows: Easier, Faster and more Customized

MADISON, WI [June 18, 2025] – The latest update from smaXtec makes herd health management more personalized, intuitive and efficient. The software now known as smaXtec Web fits seamlessly into daily dairy operations – rather than the other way around. At the core of the system, the artificially intelligent digital assistant helps farmers monitor their […]

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sales

Endovac Announces New Vice President of Sales

(COLUMBIA, MO) – Endovac Animal Health is pleased to announce the addition of Don Houston as Vice President of Sales. Leading the sales team, Don will develop and execute annual sales initiatives that will continue to expand Endovac’s reach into additional markets and build new opportunities for the product line. Don grew up on a […]

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dairy heifer inventories

How to Manage Through Tight Dairy Heifer Inventory

Try these strategies to keep your milking herd numbers on track-Dairy producers may be facing a looming shortage of dairy replacement heifers. Reports from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) show dairy heifer inventories are at their lowest level since 1978. At the beginning of 2025, there were only 3.9 million dairy heifers across […]

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Regenerative Agriculture on a Dairy Farm

Paul and Erin Kernaleguen are dairy farmers and soil consultants near Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, committed to regenerative practices in growing forage for their cattle. They farm with Paul’s Parents, Jos and Brenda.

“We were a very conventional dairy operation until 2012 when we started looking at doing some things differently because our weather was super-wet for a couple years.  Our average annual precipitation is about 12 inches of moisture, but we’d had two years in a row with about 40 to 50 inches, which made farming extremely difficult!” says Paul.

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