Tag: dairy farms
‘Virtual brain’ helps dairy farmers with decisions
A multidisciplinary team of University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists has set out to create a “virtual dairy farm brain."
Dairy academy to train managers
Ohio State University Extension is launching the Dairy Farm Manager Academy to provide training to manage cattle, personnel and dairy farm finances.
Ban IAB (It’s Always Been) syndrome
Modern farms that are aware of changing consumer preferences have been able to find success by adapting.
Kreider Farms honors Native American burial site
Kreider Farms helped honor an 18th-century Native American couple that lived and were buried on its property more than two centuries ago.
Spicing up a dairy cow’s diet may be good for its...
Dairy-nutrition researchers have been experimenting with various dietary supplements to bolster the immune systems of transition cows.
5 tips to prevent dairy cow foot problems
Check out these five tips from the Penn State Extension Dairy Team on managing and preventing dairy cow foot problems.
Rosedale Farms hosts Dairy Twilight Tour
The Wayne-Ashland Dairy Service Unit will hold the 2017 Dairy Twilight Tour July 18 at Rosedale Farms.
6 common foot problems found in dairy cows
Economic losses in dairy herd production can often be attributed to foot problems. Learn more about potential issues and how they can affect your herd.
Milk producers petition for hearing
Milk cooperatives and county commissioners have petitioned the USDA for a national milk hearing for all dairy farmers.
How much protein do cows need?
Researchers are working to predict milk protein yield and calculate the MP requirement while accounting for a variable efficiency of MP utilization.
