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Heating a livestock barn during colder seasons can be costly, with up to 85% of heat lost through ventilation exhaust. Reducing ventilation saves energy but can harm air quality and increase humidity, carbon dioxide, and ammonia levels. A practical...
Dairy farms across the Eastern U.S. are set to benefit from a groundbreaking partnership between Agrivolt, PrevTech, and Fisher & Thompson, which aims to enhance farm safety and productivity through real-time electrical monitoring.
Tackling Modern Farm Challenges
As dairy farms evolve...
What are the limiting factors to farm expansion? How do you layout pens to optimize cow flow and what are the essential elements to pen design? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Cora Okkema
Managing heifer housing to improve health, efficiency and productivity on Michigan dairy farms was the focus of a recent MSU Extension webinar. The webinar was led by Casey Mickelson, Ag Specialist and Territory...
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) report for October 2024 compared to October 2023 reveals significant shifts across various categories of farm equipment sales, showing trends that reflect both declining and growing demand in specific segments.
Key Stats Interpretation:
2WD...
Light is an affordable yet impactful way to enhance dairy cow health and performance. Maintaining 16-18 hours of light at 200 lux, followed by 6-8 hours of dim light at 50 lux, helps simulate a natural day-night cycle. This...
Preventing mastitis in dairy cows requires meticulous stall bedding management, focusing on bedding type, depth, grooming frequency, and cost considerations. Environmental pathogens in bedding are a significant cause of mastitis, which can be mitigated through strategic choices in bedding...
A cow’s mobility is critical for making multiple daily trips to the feed bunk and milking parlor. Lameness, often caused by sore hooves, reduces a cow’s willingness to walk, leading to decreased feeding and milk production. Each case of...
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nesli Akdeniz
Hutches are commonly used for calf housing. The use of individual hutches is beneficial in preventing the spread of diseases, particularly as young animals are highly vulnerable to infections. However, there are challenges in...
Aemetis Inc., a leader in renewable natural gas and fuels with a strong focus on low and negative carbon intensity products, announced on October 3 that its subsidiary, Aemetis Biogas, has completed the initial phase of constructing a multi-dairy...
