South Dakota event connects consumers to the farm When South Dakota’s farmers wanted to connect with consumers they brought the consumers to the farm. Now, events like Mom’s Day Out on the Farm dot calendars throughout the state and consumers are meeting the people who help put food on the table.
11th Annual Dairy Challenge Gracious dairy farm hosts and warm, sunny weather welcomed 128 students to southern Virginia for the 11th annual Dairy Challenge. The 2012 contest, which was hosted by Virginia Tech and North Carolina State University, attracted dairy students from 32 colleges across the U.S. and Canada.
California dairy tour had everyone talking ... and learning The keystone of programs offered by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania is offering opportunities for Pennsylvania producers to learn from other producers – to hear their experiences, visit their operations and network within the industry. And what better place to visit and learn than sunny California?
PDPW experiences the history and progression of Pennsylvania's dairy industry About 30 producers and industry professionals traveled to Pennsylvania April 10-12 as part of the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin's (PDPW) bus tour. The tour showcased operations in Lancaster and Franklin counties, two of Pennsylvania's largest milk producing areas.
Innovation requires inspiration Nearly 1,400 people from 26 states and five countries gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, last week for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Business Conference. With “Innovation” as the theme, dairy producers and allied industry shared ideas through educational sessions and the Hall of Ideas trade show. All great ideas and innovations come with a little inspiration. To provide that at the 2012 event was Donald Driver of the Green Bay Packers football team.
Dairy export potential hailed, ethanol subsidy elimination cheered at Western United Dairymen convention Those attending the recent Western United Dairymen annual convention in Temecula, California heard optimistic predictions about the tremendous potential that dairy exports hold for the dairy industry, while at the same time cheering the news that progress has been made on eliminating federal support for ethanol.
The importance of navel and umbilical care in newborn calves has been well documented and can be summed up in three key steps:
A clean and dry calving area
Disinfection of navels
Providing adequate colostrum
While protocols may vary, the first and third steps are straightforward. This article will focus on the second – navel disinfecting. The umbilical cord represents a direct pathway for bacteria to enter the calf’s circulatory system, which can cause septicemia, an infection of the blood.
We asked two of the speakers a few questions about their topics and why producers should be interested in attending.
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Associate Professor and PRO-DAIRY Director Cornell University
Summer is here and temperatures are soaring throughout the country. If you are sweating up a storm while working on your dairy, imagine how your cows feel. What methods are you using to mitigate the summer heat and its effects on your herd?
Whether you provide your cows with shade, install fans or misters, or use a combination of these options on your dairy operation, make sure cow cooling is a top priority, especially during the summer months. In this article, Progressive Dairyman has asked companies that provide cow cooling products for updates on existing products or new offerings available to producers. Continue reading to see what company representatives had to say.
Bob Milligan, senior consultant with Dairy Strategies, LLC, shares with PD Editor Karen Lee an approach for farms to be successful during these turbulent times.
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A century ago, bovine tuberculosis (TB) was responsible for more losses among U.S. farm animals than all other infectious diseases combined. Since state and federal agencies started tracking and eradication procedures in 1917, the disease has mostly been eliminated, but pockets of breakouts throughout the U.S. remain serious and costly for livestock producers.
Benefiting from long-term opportunities in dairy requires preparation for the inevitable short-term volatility that exists. With Coca-Cola and other companies looking to dairy for growth, lots of opportunities exist. John Frey offers advice to protect your risks and prepare yourself for the short-term challenges at hand.
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Dr. Sheila McGuirk from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, assisted by Mindy Wesely, demonstrates how to dehorn a young dairy calf. Video by PD Editor Karen Lee.
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Plans are underway for the third annual Flavor Faceoff, and we’re opening up participation to anyone interested.
How do I participate?
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to email your name, location and flavor choice by May 30. If your flavor has already been chosen in your region, you’ll have the option to choose another flavor or be able to have first pick in 2013.
Re: Dehorning calves: A presentation by Sheila McGuirk
Posted on Monday, 14 May 2012 by Dr. Sheila McGuirk.The NSAID used is banamine, which is approved for use in dairy cattle...
Re: Dehorning calves: A presentation by Sheila McGuirk
Posted on Monday, 14 May 2012 by Owen.NSAID was used at the end. I thought those weren't allowed commercially...
Re: More than 50 dead cows found buried in manure piles at Rego Dairy
Posted on Friday, 11 May 2012 by lucy.Why were they not tested for Mad cow?