Dairy Herd

New Podcast Episodes from Zoetis Showcases Producer's Herd Productivity Through Genomic Testing with CLARIFIDE® Plus

New Podcast Episodes from Zoetis Showcases Producer's Herd Productivity Through Genomic Testing with CLARIFIDE® PlusProducers share real-world experience with genomic testing in the Clarity at Work podcast series. Article courtesy of ZoetisWHAT:  For dairy producers eager to discover how genomic testing...

Managing your Dairy Herd

Managing your Dairy Herd. Article and photos provided by BouMatic.Cows are routine animals. Feeding, drinking, ruminating, moving... Their activities hardly vary. A well-regulated life is ideal for cows! The dairymen can set up the right conditions for a daily routine to help guarantee performance. Six identified...

Dairy Herd Health - Importance of Working with a Veterinarian

Dairy Herd Health - Importance of Working with a Veterinarian. By Heather Smith Thomas. With any dairy operation, it pays to have a good working relationship with a veterinarian who can answer questions and assist in herd health management strategy to help prevent problems.  This is generally more...

Battling the Summertime Repro Slump

 Battling the Summertime Repro Slump.  Some Tips to Limit the Effects of Hot Weather on your Herd's Fertility.  Article courtesy of ParnellAs temperatures heat up around the country, we can expect to see a slump in fertility rates on cattle operations. Heat stress negatively affects your heifer and...

Considerations for out-wintering the dairy herd

 Considerations for out-wintering the dairy herd By Brad Heins Quests for profitability and increased public interest in farm animal welfare have fostered a need to investigate winter housing options for low-input and organic dairy herds. Dairy cattle are commonly housed outdoors during the winter...