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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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Newborn Calf Care 

Newborn Calf Care 

Newborn Calf Care  Dairy calves are more fragile than beef calves and have more health risks early in life.  It is imperative to make sure they get off to a good start and this includes intensive management immediately after birth.  Dr. Pete Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management and Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New Hampshire, […]

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Prevent Parasites Through Grazing Management 

Prevent Parasites Through Grazing Management 

Prevent Parasites Through Grazing Management  Parasites continue to plague many sheep and goat producers throughout the grazing season. Internal parasites decrease growth rates and in high levels can even cause death. However, sheep and goat producers can follow several practices to minimize the impacts to their flock or herd. These practices center on grazing management […]

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Dairy Approved Disinfecting Protocols

Dairy Approved Disinfecting Protocols

Reviewing Dairy Approved Disinfectants and Protocols  Maintaining proper dairy approved disinfecting protocols in dairy environments is a cornerstone to producing food grade products. Beyond maintaining a robust defense of human health, these practices also keep operations within regulatory compliance and producing a quality product.   A clean and sanitary environment helps prevent contamination from common […]

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Parasite Prevention in Dairy Cattle

Parasite Prevention in Dairy Cattle

Parasite Prevention in Dairy Cattle  Parasite prevention in dairy cattle is essential to maintaining animal health, milk production, and overall herd performance. Today’s dairy animals are more efficient than ever at providing high-quality milk, meat protein, leather, and other byproducts that enhance our daily lives. As responsible stewards of our animals, it’s critical to ensure […]

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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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