Proper hoof care is essential for maintaining the health, productivity, and overall well-being of cattle. Hoof-related issues can lead to pain, decreased mobility, and reduced feed intake, which in turn impact milk production and weight gain. While some hoof...
Source: University of Queensland
University of Queensland researchers are setting the agenda for breeding high yield, heat tolerant and disease-resistant crops and low emission cattle with excellent feed conversion efficiency as they search for the ultimate genotype.
Professor Ben Hayes from...
Wisconsin's dairy industry continues to lead the state's agricultural sector, contributing nearly half of its agricultural revenue and making up 6.5% of the state’s total economy. According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s 2022 report The Contribution of Agriculture to...
The Council for Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) releases updated dairy sire summaries three times a year to help producers make informed decisions about herd genetics. Advances in genomic data and expanded trait evaluations have made it easier to identify...
Advances in computer vision are enhancing dairy cattle welfare monitoring by enabling precise detection of posture transitions, such as lying-to-standing movements. A recent study conducted in a Swedish freestall barn housing 183 cows tested a multiview computer vision system...
Enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL), caused by the bovine leukemia virus (BLV), is a common disease in dairy cattle worldwide, particularly in North America. While only a small percentage of infected cows develop malignant lymphoma, BLV prevalence in U.S. and...
In response to increasingly severe weather patterns, a multi-university research initiative led by the University of Vermont (UVM) is examining how innovative agricultural practices can improve soil health, reduce nutrient runoff, and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in dairy farming....
Dairy producers should consider feeding a smaller volume of colostrum to newborn calves. Delivering the correct mass of immunoglobulin in a smaller volume ensures the successful transfer of passive immunity (TPI) is preferable to current colostrum feeding guidelines. Feeding...
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...
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Join Dairy Educator Kasey Hower as she interviews Josh Brubaker of Brubaker Farms in Mt. Joy, PA. Brubaker Farms runs a methane digester and solar panels on their barn roofs to generate green energy that powers parts of...
