Calving Pens: Be Safe, Secure & Efficient when Calving
Calving Pens: Helping the Calving Process Be Safe, Secure & Efficient Calving pens have changed significantly in recent years – evolving from the traditional manual headgate attached to two posts with adjacent panels. Today, calving pen designs are focused on the safety and well-being of the rancher, cow and calf. From semi-circular designs to portable […]
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Avoid Overgrazing and Remember to Rest Your Pastures
Avoid Overgrazing and Remember to Rest Your Pastures While the industry has changed in many ways, there is no shortage of dairies both organic and conventional who rely on old fashioned pasture in one capacity or another. As feed is one of the most expensive parts of the operation pasture and rangeland plays an important […]
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Exciting Dairy Opportunities and Upcoming Events Await!
Herd in the Barn Greetings from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team! This monthly e-newsletter update is to inform you of the most current educational events, research, and tools available; enhancing dairy profits and quality of life. Feel free to share with employees, fellow dairy farmers, and industry supporters. Please contact us with any […]
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