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Can we feed to prevent mastitis?

16 July 2025

5 minute read

Grazing management for organic, grass-fed or conventional dairies

Herd Management Feed and Nutrition Grass Management

14 May 2025

6 minute read

Effective management of pastures leads to greater success

How long should the dry period be?

Herd Management Production Stages Dry Cow Management

6 May 2025

5 minute read

Historically, many farmers have aimed to have a 60-day dry period in dairy cows. New research says a shorter time might work

White-tailed deer commercial production

Markets Market Trends

12 September 2024

13 minute read

White-tailed deer farming has become an established and growing industry over the past two decades.

TB vaccine may enable elimination of the disease in cattle by reducing its spread

Health & Disease Treatments and Prevention Biosecurity

12 September 2024

4 minute read

Vaccination not only reduces the severity of TB in infected cattle, but reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, research finds

October - December 2022

Bedding considerations to lower SCC

Health & Disease Non-notifiable Diseases Mastitis

6 December 2022

7 minute read

Weigh the pros and cons when determining the ideal bedding for your cows.

Proper winter ventilation of calf housing can reduce respiratory illness

Health & Disease Welfare Equipment and Innovation

21 November 2022

3 minute read

Proper ventilation lends itself to healthier calves.

Dairy farm preparation to avoid the winter woes

Herd Management Water Quality Welfare

31 October 2022

6 minute read

A winter preparation checklist is a simple, but necessary tool.

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