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Maximizing Immune Response in Dairy Cattle

Maximizing Immune Response and Health in Dairy Cattle By Heather Smith Thomas Strong immunity and optimum health are very important in dairy cows. They have huge demands on their body for peak performance in milk production and healthy reproduction, along with ability to produce high-quality colostrum for their calves. The goal in every dairy is to find ways to optimize the health of those animals. Dr. Dean Elder, […]

Strategic Culling Decision

Strategic Culling Decision By Jaclyn Krymowski for American Dairymen Culling is an ongoing task for every dairy producer, and deciding which cows go and which cows stay has a tremendous impact on profitability. Understanding exactly why cows are actually leaving the herd can turn this mundane, often unpleasant task into valuable strategic insight. Patterns found here can […]

Making the Case for Bagged Silage ’s Impact on Herd Health

Making the Case for Bagged Silage ’s Impact on Herd Health When making the case for bagged silage versus other storage methods such as silos, pits, or bunkers, it is helpful to start with the fundamental premise: properly stored and well-preserved silage retains more nutrients while reducing yeast, mold, and mycotoxins that can cause digestive […]