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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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V&V Supremo® Dairy Patrons Recognized for Excellence at the 2025 International Guernsey Show

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 9, 2025  — V&V Supremo® Foods proudly congratulates its dairy patrons, Dennis and Mary Kay Dorn of Kadence Farm in New Glarus, WI, for their outstanding success at the International Guernsey Show 2025. Their remarkable cow, Kadence Fames Lovely (“Fame”), earned the titles of Grand Champion, Best Bred & Owned, and Best […]

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Is All Calf Gel Created Equally?

Cow-calf producers want the best start for their newborn calves. That’s why BioZyme® Inc. recently introduced VitaFerm® Sure Start Gel, specifically formulated for calves to support immune function and overall health during the critical post-birth period. Yes, there are other calf gels on the market. But, as leaders in animal health and nutrition, our goal is to provide animals […]

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Winterizing Dairy Machinery and Equipment 

Winterizing Dairy Equipment and Machinery

Winterizing Dairy Machinery and Equipment Preventative equipment maintenance is fundamental to a smooth running dairy operation. Nowhere is that more evident than during the cold months. Machinery breakdowns and costly repairs can be a much bigger ordeal, and far more uncomfortable, in the winter than any other time of year. And one simple breakdown can […]

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Reproduction Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Tract Health 

Reproduction Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Tract 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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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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