Bedding for Dairy Cattle
Bedding for Dairy Cattle Every dairy facility utilizes some type of bedding for the cows, young stock and calves, but what they use will vary depending on the seasons, climate and facilities. Dr. Pete Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management and Extension Dairy Specialist at the University of New Hampshire says that where you are located […]
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Advanced Cow Care Powered by Technology
For Summer Butterfield, technology isn’t just about boosting efficiency or productivity – it’s about improving the lives of the animals. Known for her data-driven approach to dairy management, Summer has a history of leveraging herd data to help dairies work smarter – an approach she’s currently using to manage North Star Acres, a 2,000-cow dairy […]
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Toe Tip Necrosis and What to Do
Toe Tip Necrosis – A Form of White Line Disease By Heather Smith Thomas The white line is a somewhat flexible junction between the sole of the hoof and the wall, allowing the hoof to be more flexible as the animal moves. The sole horn is joined to the wall horn by the white line, […]
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