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American Dairymen January 2025
This Issue Brings You:
• Bedding Considerations to Lower Somatic Cell Count
• Colostrum Management in Dairies
• Goat Vaccination Programs
• VAS USA
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The Evolution of Colorado Serum
Article courtesy of David Huff. Colorado Serum Company’s story begins in January of 1923 on a plot of land close to the Stock Yards and coliseum in Denver, CO. Originally called the American Serum Company, the small facility was started by veterinarian Dr. J.N. Huff in order to produce an antiserum to combat the deadly […]
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Calf Diarrhea (Scours) – Dealing with Dehydration in Dairy Calves
By Heather Smith Thomas. Many pathogens can cause scours in young calves. Intestinal infection and diarrhea can be due to certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa. Whether calves get sick is often related to multiple factors including exposure (contact with pathogens), level of immunity, and stress (such as bad weather and not enough protection […]
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Sorghum Silage Better Economically & Tolerates Drought
By Scott Staggenborg, Ph.D., Sorghum Partners Director of Product Marketing. When considering silage needs in 2024, contemplate using a silage sorghum hybrid. Producers often focus on using only corn silage for their dairy ration or as a supplement when grazing is unavailable on their beef operation. But, when looking at the economics and diversity found […]
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Maximizing Efficiency with Feed Management
By Jaclyn Krymowski. Maximizing the efficiency of dairy operations requires a multifaceted approach that encompasses reproduction, overall management and financial strategies. Among these, cow nutrition stands out as a pivotal element that inevitably influences various facets of a farm’s performance. Mastering feed efficiency while maintaining optimal nutritional value not only elevates the well-being of your […]
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Featured Story
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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