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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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Milk Testing and Milk Grades

By Heather Smith Thomas Dairies routinely have their milk tested to make sure it does not contain harmful levels of bacteria, and will retain high quality.  There are also a number of other tests that can be done, to help dairymen monitor the health and production of their cows. Amy Vasquez, DVM PhD, Assistant Professor […]

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Dairy Smarter with Digital DataBy Jaclyn Krymowski

By Jaclyn Krymowski In today’s dairy industry, data collection has become much more than just a convenience. Management software has evolved from humble beginnings to powerful tools for making informed decisions that drive efficiency and profitability.  Data provides an objective look at what’s happening on the farm, helping producers fine-tune their management practices for better […]

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Best Practices for Summer Haying

By Jessica Graham For a lot of us, hay is a cornerstone in our dairy operation. As a primary feed source, high-quality hay plays a crucial role in supporting the productivity of our dairy cattle. Quality hay supports optimal milk production and overall farm profitability. For many dairy farms, producing hay not only saves money […]

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External parasites of goats

Michael Metzger, Michigan State University Extension – Photo by Michael Metzger. External parasites of goats can cause a loss of production throughout the year. Producers should be aware of the potential parasites and be ready to treat their animals when necessary. Insect and other arthropod pests of goats can limit production in many ways. External […]

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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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