Source: Michigan State University Extension, Cora Okkema
Michigan regularly sees days well below freezing. Farmers can use natural ventilation basics for dairy barns using these suggestions for ventilation practices and preparation for winter weather.
Ah, summertime in the barn. Curtains wide open,...
Source: Albaugh news release
Albaugh is pleased to announce that the company has received registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Dicamba HD 5 (EPA Reg. No. 45002-39) and Dicamba DMA Salt 5 (EPA Reg. No. 45002-38) herbicides. Both...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Stall spacing and bunk spacing are two important components to cow comfort.
Depending on a cow’s stage of lactation their spacing needs are different.
Dry cows can be at the minimum bunk space while...
Source: Verdant Robotics news release
Verdant Robotics announced the close of a $46.5 million Series A funding to scale its advanced robotic technology and accelerate broad adoption of its regenerative and precision ag solutions.
Lead investor Cleveland Avenue was joined by...
Farmers in Manitoba and across Western Canada now have a dedicated provider of the innovative PrevTech solution – Buckingham Ag. The innovative electrical monitoring and diagnostic system is proven to reduce the risk of farm fires and equipment downtime caused...
Source: phys.org, by Anouk RIONDET
With new record high temperatures being set across France it isn't just humans that are suffering: even cows high in the mountains need fans to get through the heatwave.
Despite sitting at an altitude of 780...
Source: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Introduction
Several different designs for housing and handling facilities are suitable for small scale dairy operations taking into consideration the weather, topography, and the availability of feed and pasture. It is important to know all the...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduction
This factsheet contains practical best management practices (BMPs) to assist Ontario farmers in reducing the risk of barn fires.
Barn fires are devastating events for Ontario’s farming families to deal with, and...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 1.7
To maximize milk production, it is important to maximize the Dry Matter Intake (DMI) of the cow. To...
Source: Victor Malacco, Michigan State University Extension
What if you could spare labor time from milking and use this time to focus on the animals, the decision-making process, and fine-tune adjustments?
The automation of many processes in farming in both crop production...
