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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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Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 
Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle 

Total Mixed Rations (TMR) for Dairy Cattle A Total Mixed Ration (TMR) is a feeding method in which all feed ingredients, including forages, grains, protein sources, minerals, and vitamins, are combined into a single, uniform mix.  This type of feeding program is often used in feedlots and dairies—especially dairies.  It helps ensure that each bite a cow takes provides balanced nutrition for optimal milk production and health. TMRs are particularly beneficial for high-producing dairy cows, to minimize feed sorting and to ensure consistent nutrient intake.  A separate TMR can be developed for different groups of cattle.  Rations are often formulated […]

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Upgrading Dairy Parlors 
Upgrading Dairy Parlors 

Upgrading Dairy Parlors  Traditional dairy parlors are the roots of the dairy industry. These systems were the backbone of dairy farms for generations, and they were characterized by their simplicity, labor-intensive nature, and a strong connection between the farming family and their animals.   A traditional parlor system consists of a long barn with a central alleyway. On either side of this alley, individual stalls are arranged in a row, each equipped with a stanchion, a locking mechanism that holds the cow’s head in place while she is being milked. This design is fundamentally non-mechanized, and for the most part, in […]

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Mike Valadao CowManager Bird Flu

A Proactive Approach to Managing Bird Flu in Dairy Operations

Words no producer wants to hear: Cows at the neighboring dairy have the bird flu virus September 17, 2025 – Mike Valadao of Valadao Dairy in Hanford, Calif., knew highly pathogenic avian influenza type A H5N1 (more commonly known as bird flu) was coming his way after hearing reports of neighboring dairies experiencing symptoms. He knew it […]

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Diversify Dairy Operations for more revenue

Revenue—More Than Milk for the Modern Dairy

How to diversify with alternative profit lines As dairy margins tighten, many producers may consider diversifying their business operations to generate alternative profit lines. The profitability of these ventures may hinge on choosing between competing and complementing diversified businesses. “While milk still accounts for the majority of revenue on dairies, we are seeing more and […]

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Diversifying Dairies with Alternative Revenue Streams

Milk Sustainability Center – Regional Expansion and New Strategic Partner John Deere

OLATHE, Kansas (September 12, 2025) — Today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) and DeLaval announce the Milk Sustainability Center expansion to dairy farmers in more countries and welcome dsm-firmenich as the next Strategic Partner. Designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of dairy farming operations, the Milk Sustainability Center offers a unique solution by integrating data […]

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Purina® CX8™ Additive Technology Unlocks Reproductive Potential in Beef Cattle

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (Sept. 4, 2025) — Purina Animal Nutrition, an innovative leader in animal nutrition, is driving the success of reproductive health in beef cattle through the launch of CX8™, an additive technology designed to optimize reproductive performance for beef producers utilizing advanced reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination, embryo transfer and semen collection. Purina’s […]

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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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