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Milking cows the same way every day PDF Print E-mail
El Lechero Dairy Basics - Management
Written by Tom Wall   
Tuesday, 13 November 2012 14:19

When it comes to doing a good job in the parlor, what do you think of first? Although everyone has a different answer to that question, most dairy managers agree that “doing a good job” in the parlor means doing the following:

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Coaching Corner: Three ways to improve record keeping PDF Print E-mail
El Lechero Dairy Basics - Management
Written by Libby Gaige   
Tuesday, 13 November 2012 12:04

0412el_martinez_editor_1Make notes that last
Recordkeeping is one of those tasks that we all know is important but may put off when more urgent chores call.

If we wait until evening to put the results from the morning herd check into the computer, no big deal – as long as our notes are clear enough to still accurately record the information.

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Coaching tip: Tell me more PDF Print E-mail
El Lechero Dairy Basics - Management
Written by Bob Milligan   
Wednesday, 31 October 2012 10:23

Many employees are reluctant to communicate their ideas, share their concerns and express their feelings. This reluctance has at least three causes:
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More lying time means more milk PDF Print E-mail
El Lechero Dairy Basics - Herd Health
Written by Abby Huibregtse   
Friday, 28 September 2012 14:23

092812_cowcomfortA cow’s life may seem pretty simple. They lie around most of the day, get up to eat and get milked, and then lie around some more. In reality, cows have a pretty busy day.

Research was done a few years ago to track how cows spent their time. It is true that cows spent a large portion of the day resting – an average of 11.8 hours.

However, they also spent 2.2 hours standing in alleyways and another 1.4 hours standing or perching (half in-half out) of stalls.

They spent 5.5 hours eating and 0.4 hours drinking water. These activities alone take 21 hours of the day. That leaves only three hours for milking, veterinary checks, social interaction, and so on.
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Plan ahead for cold stress PDF Print E-mail
El Lechero Dairy Basics - Calf and Heifer Raising
Written by Tom Earleywine   
Wednesday, 22 August 2012 15:57

082212_coldstress1With temperatures scorching outside, it’s probably hard to imagine what cold weather feels like, let alone the impact it could have on your calves.

But cold weather is right around the corner and just like hot weather it can have detrimental effects on the health and well-being of your calves.

It’s important to understand when calves experience cold stress. Calves can be cold stressed long before snow hits the ground.

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