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Because refrigeration is a precious commodity on a dairy farm running it’s own creamery, owner Jim Mitchell decided to invest in a solar-energy power plant that should eventually provide up to 85 percent of the farm’s power.
When the 112-kilowatt pow...
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High-performance dairies have great herdsmen that are not usually hired into that position. Rather, great herdsmen are grown by owners or managers who recognize core leadership skills within individuals. Great herdsmen know cows and lead workers. Their du...
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On-the-farm injuries can be cumulative, creeping up over time, or they can be spontaneous, causing severe damage to the hands, wrists or shoulders.
The reality is that when an individual sustains consistent and irreparable damage to the upper extremities...
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With all the potential catastrophes that farm families regularly face, there may few sights more horrifying than a barn fire. Yet, barns are a hotbed of fire hazards. How would you and your farm be affected if a barn burned?
Those lucky enough to build a...
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Tail docking is one of the more controversial management practices occurring on dairy farms. Some farmers contend that removal of the lower portion of the tail is essential for keeping cows clean and improves milker comfort. However, the claim of improved...
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With the arrival of winter weather, many producers recognize the need to re-think milking strategies by implementing revised operating procedures to maintain udder health and milk quality. During winter, especially in northern climates, extremely cold and...
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We all have watched the dairy industry feel the pressure of increased input costs. Maintaining profitability is even more challenging in times of rapid changes. Producers need to continue to find areas where they can make improvements that increase their ...
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A life long city man, tired of the rat race, decided he was going to give up the city life, move to the country and become a chicken farmer. He bought a nice, used chicken farm and moved in. His next door neighbor was also a chicken farmer.
The neighbor ...
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Out of sight, out of mind. Oftentimes this mentality costs producers great economic losses to their bottom line when it comes to controlling subclinical mastitis in their dairy herds. And although clinical mastitis is easier to detect with clear signs and...
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In order to scientifically choose a vaccine or design a particular vaccination program, it is necessary to consider many variables. Some of these include:
1. presence and degree of challenge of the particular diseases on the farm or ranch2. management pr...
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Milk and other dairy products have long enjoyed a positive consumer image. Most producers take great pride in believing that they produce wholesome and nutritious foods for human consumption. Along with that image, however, comes the responsibility for en...
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Risk reduction strategies include a practical biosecurity program. Dairy managers spend considerable time and effort on business plans, cash flow, employee management, facilities, etc., and certainly these are very important to the operation of a dairy fa...
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Shortly after Reg and I were married, we invited some friends over for a Christmas party. The tree shimmered with decorations of red and gold. Packages tied in shining bows snuggled under the tree. Nametags spelled the names of each recipient. There was n...
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I think my loving wife keeps me around just to see what I will do next. We had a scheduled training session for the Royal Slope ambulance service tonight. I got there early and asked one of my fellow volunteer ambulance members to model for me, holding a ...
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Glanbia gives to Shriners Representatives from Glanbia Foods presented a check for $35,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children– Salt Lake City during a recent Shriners Board of Governors meeting. The money will be used to make much-needed improvements to...
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A company controlled by the Swanson Family of Turlock, California has completed the purchase of Nutrius and Virtus Nutrition from North American Nutrition Companies of Lewisburg, Ohio. Nutrius, with headquarters in Kingsburg, California manufactures miner...
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Dairy producers have a new option to treat one of the leading causes of lameness in dairy cattle – foot rot. Pfizer Animal Health’s Excede Sterile Suspension has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of foot ro...
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Robin’s uncle gave her 2 dozen tamales. “That’s too many,” she protested.
“No, I’ve got plenty,” he said. “I bought 14 dozen from my neighbor’s wife. Her husband’s out of work.”
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New York’s milking herd shrunk by 1,000 cows in October, only slightly improving Idaho’s chances of becoming the nation’s No. 3 milk-producing state by the end of the year. After the first month of the fourth quarter, the difference in total annual ...
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After 18 years, the Central Washington Dairy Management Conference (CWDMC) will no longer be offered. Volunteer conference organizers made the decision recently, citing poor producer attendance as their main concern.
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Re: Two dairymen are making profits with sprout fodder systems
Posted on Saturday, 23 March 2013 by Allan Spicer.I was involved in a similar protect in Ontario about 15 yeara ago. Tbe...
Re: Idaho and New York Senators introduce dairy savings account legislation
Posted on Friday, 22 March 2013 by Rob Hull.It might not be a perfect idea but it would be a good tool to give...
Re: Idaho and New York Senators introduce dairy savings account legislation
Posted on Friday, 22 March 2013 by David Callister.I like the idea.