The Power of Genomics in Dairy Cattle
The Power of Genomics in Dairy Cattle

Genomics in dairy cattle has transformed dairy breeding from a slow, reactive process into a precise, proactive strategy. By leveraging genomic insights, producers can select animals that enhance production, improve health and optimize reproduction all done years before traditional methods would allow. But that said, there is reason for a healthy dose of caution in its over reliance.

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Genomics in Dairy Cattle
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Reproduction Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Tract Health 

Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Health

Reproduction Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Tract Health  Dairy producers try to keep close track of their cows and replacement heifers regarding readiness to breed, cycles, stage of pregnancy, etc. because it is very important to keep lactating cows at peak lactation as much as possible, with no long periods of low milk production between […]

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Goat Care in Severe Winter Weather 

Goat Care in Severe Winter Weather

Goat Care in Severe Winter Weather Management of mature goats may change only slightly in colder weather compared to routine management throughout the rest of the year. Nothing takes the place of good, routine observations for changes in feed availability, body condition scores, and health problems such as pneumonia, parasites, and foot rot. However, management […]

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Calf Housing and Management 

Calf Housing and Management 

Calf Housing and Management  Calf housing is essential for protecting the health and growth of young dairy calves. When it comes to calf housing options, how do you know if you’re using the right option? Our goal is to get calves off to the best start and to keep them healthy and thriving. Traditional systems—like […]

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Alum-Line Dual-Line Trailer

Alum-Line Dual-Line Trailer

Dual-Line by Alum-Line. The Dual-Line is named because it can be used as a livestock hauler or by removing the top, it can be used as a utility trailer. This trailer has been specifically designed for the small animal producers for hauling hogs, sheep, goats, or exotic animals who would also like a second trailer […]

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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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