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1. Market Watch: Cattle: (Organizations); Click a link below to see updates on cattle from a specific issue of Progressive Dairy. 2022 Issue 02, 2022: January 19, 2022 Issue 01, 2022: January 1, 2022 2021 Issue 20, 2021: December 12, ...; Created on 21 May 2021
2. Sam Leadley: They do great until I wean them: (Guest Blog); The author of this post, Sam Leadley, is a calf and heifer management consultant with Attica Veterinary Clinic in Attica, New York. Leadley blogs about calf care issues at http://dairycalfcare.blogspot.com ...; Created on 29 April 2013
3. Names in the News: Mary Lou King: (People in the News); Pennsylvania dairywoman Mary Lou King was the grand-prize winner of the “Unstoppable Mom” contest from the television show “LIVE with Kelly and Michael.” How did your participation in LIVE’s search ...; Created on 26 April 2013
4. Do you know what to do if you saw abuse?: (From the Editor); I’m a proud Eagle Scout and current leader in the Boy Scouts of America, a card-carrying member, if you will. I’ve seen firsthand over the past several years how this national youth group, with more than ...; Created on 26 April 2013
5. May 1, 2013 issue: Export Assistance Watch: (Organizations); Click here to download a pdf of the latest Export Assistance Watch update, provided by Cooperatives Working Together. PD; Created on 26 April 2013
6. May 1, 2013 issue: Checkoff Watch: (Organizations); Click here to download a pdf of the latest checkoff watch provided by Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. PD; Created on 26 April 2013
7. In Focus: California’s Ag Day: (Event Coverage); California’s Ag Day at the Capitol on March 20 featured the “World’sLargest School Lunch Tray.” The 8-foot-by-10-foot tray was fi lled withfresh, nutritious, California-grown agricultural products to ...; Created on 26 April 2013
8. May 1, 2013 issue: Progressive Events: (Event Coverage); Click here to download a PDF of the "Progressive Event" image from the May 1, 2013 issue of Progressive Dairyman magazine. Below, view a photo slideshow and see images from the behind-the-scenes tour of ...; Created on 26 April 2013
9. Facts about the new I-9 form: (Management); Since November 7, 1986, employers have been required by law to examine documents and complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form to verify that all new employees are authorized to work in ...; Created on 26 April 2013
10. Sequestration may not leave dairy industry unscathed: (Industry News); They say people don’t fully appreciate what they have until it’s gone. Seems true enough judging by the dairy industry’s reaction to a USDA plan to pull the plug on monthly milk production reports. The ...; Created on 26 April 2013
11. Keeping track: National animal ID regulations explained: (Industry News); On January 9, 2013, the USDA published a final rule on animal traceability. This final rule resulted from several years of the USDA’s attempt to craft regulations that would allow for effective disease ...; Created on 26 April 2013
12. I don’t need an estate plan … do I?: (Management); Estate planning is the process of deciding what should happen to your assets if you should die or become incapacitated – and taking the steps to ensure your decisions will be carried out the way you want ...; Created on 26 April 2013
13. Taking a step back: The mindset of hedging: (Management); The dairy markets are no stranger to price volatility. Since as far back as the late 1980s, when the U.S. government lowered price supports on milk, dairy producers have dealt with mushrooming price uncertainty. ...; Created on 26 April 2013
14. You say it’s important, but ...: (Management); It’s probably fair to say that you’re busier now than you’ve ever been, right? So what are all these activities that keep you so busy? Now be honest … are all these things really that important? Of all ...; Created on 26 April 2013
15. What is precision dairying?: (Industry News); Precision dairy farming is a recently coined phrase. Chances are you may have heard it; you may even use a precision dairy technology – but do you know what it means, and better yet, what it can do for ...; Created on 26 April 2013
16. 3 Open Minutes with Betsy Flores and Roxi Beck: (Industry News); Preventing animal abuse starts with appropriate training about animal care. Thereafter, reporting inappropriate care is paramount. A new initiative developed by dairy and pork associations aims to raise ...; Created on 26 April 2013
17. New software tracks real-time margins: (Management); Wisconsin dairyman Brian Gerrits attended a large-herd dairy management conference just one year after the worst of the 2009 dairy crisis had passed. When he came home, he said he realized he needed ...; Created on 26 April 2013
18. Transition process starts with USDA-CDCB agreement signing: (Industry News); A topic that has garnered attention throughout the past few years has been the nation’s dairy genetic evaluation system and how it would change when control of genetic evaluations transferred to the dairy ...; Created on 26 April 2013
19. The secret to repro success is not a secret: (A.I. & Breeding); Reproductive management is the profit engine of the dairy. A strong reproductive program delivers a steady pipeline of replacements, providing flexibility in herd management decisions. A subpar system ...; Created on 25 April 2013
20. Dairy farm works through its reproductive challenges: (A.I. & Breeding); Editor’s note: This is the second article in a series following a Wisconsin dairy farm through the Repro Money program, administered by University of Wisconsin Extension. The first article appeared in ...; Created on 25 April 2013
21. How award winners obtain outstanding reproductive performance: (A.I. & Breeding); In 2009, the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) was approached with a new idea to extend their reach and presence within the dairy industry – a reproduction awards program. Since then, the council’s ...; Created on 25 April 2013
22. Hype on linear type: Perceptions or real management issues?: (A.I. & Breeding); Stature, rump angle, teat length, teat placement – do they impact longevity and reproduction? In this article, we’ll look at these four linear type traits often thought to impact performance. Perception ...; Created on 25 April 2013
23. In-vitro fertilization: A new tool for the commercial dairyman: (A.I. & Breeding); Technological advancements are credited with helping the dairy industry propel itself into a modern era of efficient production, striving to attain the ability to provide food for an ever-growing world ...; Created on 25 April 2013
24. Change is never easy even in today’s evolving industry: (Herd Health); I meet very few people that enjoy change and more that actually resist it. Not sure why that is, as in my years of being a veterinarian, I have had minimal impact on the changes that continue to impact ...; Created on 25 April 2013
25. Breeding for long-lasting dairy cows: (A.I. & Breeding); When breeding for long-lasting dairy cows, many producers do not feel they have all the tools, indexes and traits to help guide them to reach their goals. Surprisingly, the information and indexes that ...; Created on 25 April 2013
26. Immunogenetics to improve animal health: (A.I. & Breeding); Immunity is not solely explained by environmental exposure to foreign agents and other environmental factors such as diet, temperature, housing and so on; additionally, there is an important genetic component ...; Created on 25 April 2013
27. The relationship between mastitis and reproduction: (A.I. & Breeding); Efficiency in all the productive areas is an important factor for dairy farm profitability today. The estimated cost of mastitis in the U.S. is about $2 billion per year, and the cost of an individual ...; Created on 25 April 2013
28. Demonstration verifies nutrition importance during transition: (Feed & Nutrition); It’s no secret that transition cows are some of the most vulnerable animals on a dairy. The physiological changes and stresses surrounding calving can disrupt immune function and leave cows susceptible ...; Created on 25 April 2013
29. Arizona dairyman is singing the praises of polled genetics: (A.I. & Breeding); This article was #15 of the Top 25 most well-read articles on www.progressivedairy.com in 2013. It was published in the May 1, 2013 print issue. Click here for the full list of the Top 25. Buckeye, ...; Created on 25 April 2013
30. Benchmark to improve performance of heifer replacements: (Calves & Heifers); Editor’s note: The following is an edited excerpt from Dr. Donald E. Sanders’ book “Raising Heifer Replacements – Doc’s Way,” published in 2012 by Vaca Resources. A wise client recently told me that if ...; Created on 25 April 2013
31. Lifetime milk production starts at birth: (Calves & Heifers); Calves represent the future of every dairy herd, and delivering proper nutrients during their first critical hours of life is vital to their survival. It’s been well-documented that there are long-term ...; Created on 25 April 2013
32. Why isn’t more milk fed to calves?: (Feed & Nutrition); A recent USDA survey reported that few custom calf raisers feed calves the large amounts of milk or milk replacer common with intensive feeding programs. Most custom calf raisers are feeding approximately ...; Created on 25 April 2013
33. Respiratory management trends, progress and next steps: (Calves & Heifers); Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the most important management issues on dairy farms and calf ranches. It’s the most common disease in calves more than 30 days old and has long-term effects ...; Created on 25 April 2013
34. Inspection time: How to do an effective calf walkthrough: (Calves & Heifers); I am often asked to visit a calf operation to discuss feeding programs, disease prevention, operation management and overall calf performance. On these visits, we usually start in the office or the milk ...; Created on 25 April 2013
35. Pins, needles, residues and calf welfare: (Calves & Heifers); Veal calves comprise approximately 0.25 percent of total red meat production in the U.S., yet they account for nearly 25 percent of the positive tissue residue tests. Similarly, market dairy cows represent ...; Created on 25 April 2013
36. Understanding the fat in your calf milk replacer: (Feed & Nutrition); Commercial milk replacers are often compared and evaluated based on the percentage of protein and fat on the label. Discussion rarely delves into what makes up the components of fat and its effects ...; Created on 24 April 2013
37. Why ultrasonography could help you find what you’re missing: (Calves & Heifers); The University of Guelph has just completed the data collection phase of a large study designed to increase understanding of clinical and subclinical pneumonia and its long-term effects in dairy calves ...; Created on 24 April 2013
38. Immunity begins before birth: (Calves & Heifers); Immunity in a healthy and strong calf begins before birth. Producers often focus on the pathogens that create disease in young calves, but the focus needs to shift to a holistic approach in building ...; Created on 24 April 2013
39. Do we really need to raise all these heifers?: (Calves & Heifers); Is your heifer-raising operation a profitable one? How many heifers do you need to support your dairy herd’s turnover rate? Should you consider culling some of your youngstock? If you are a dairy producer, ...; Created on 24 April 2013
40. HERd management: The next generation: (Guest Blog); Often, when we speak of generations, we are referring to the generations past. Where our parents and grandparents were born and raised, where our ancestors immigrated from, what life was or may have ...; Created on 24 April 2013
41. Just dropping by ... Teach kids to be mental warriors: (Yevet Tenney); I just finished re-reading “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen. I read it several years ago, but my son was reading it for his reading class so I decided to read it with him. If you haven’t read “Hatchet,” you should. ...; Created on 24 April 2013
42. Mechanics Corner: Using proper coolant test strips: (Barns & Equipment); Failure to maintain proper coolant can result in engine overheating, engine cylinder liner cavitation (pitting), water pump failures, corrosion, coolant contamination of the lube system and loss of coolant. ...; Created on 24 April 2013
43. The Milk House: Gambler: (Ryan Dennis); As I write, the last of the snow is melting away. Area farmers are looking at futures and weather predictions, deciding what to put in the ground. The same thing is repeated often: “It’s a gamble.” The ...; Created on 24 April 2013
44. May 1, 2013 issue: Industry Honor Roll: (Organizations); • Dr. K. Larry Smith, professor emeritus at Ohio State University, has won the National Mastitis Council (NMC) Award of Excellence for Mastitis Prevention and Control. Also announced were the 2013 NMC ...; Created on 24 April 2013
45. May 1, 2013 issue: New Products: (Products & Services); Kubota introduces BX70 Series sub-compact tractors Kubota’s new BX-Series sub-compact tractor line includes four models equipped with three-cylinder diesel Kubota engines built exclusively for the series. ...; Created on 24 April 2013
46. I belong to... AFIA: Alan B. Gunderson: (People); Age: 58 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Your background in agriculture: Master of science in ag business management from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Currently vice president of Vita Plus Corp. ...; Created on 24 April 2013
47. On the Edge of Common Sense: Federal Department of Whimsy: (Baxter Black); April 1, 2025 headline: Wine and cheese banned from American diets The presidentially appointed Director of Taste has declared the selling and/or dispensing of all fermented beverages derived from the ...; Created on 24 April 2013
48. On the Edge of Common Sense: Halter safety: (Baxter Black); I can always count on my friends to add a new page to my scrapbook entitled “How to Mess up a Simple Calving.” This chapter would be entitled “Halter Safety.” Rob was deep into calving his heifers. His ...; Created on 24 April 2013
49. The View from Here: The best learning comes in the field: (Guest Blog); At a recent training event at the USDA-NRCS State Office in East Lansing, Michigan, 25 employees attended a technical course for two days. I helped deliver this course. When done, I was drawn to write ...; Created on 24 April 2013
50. Things to do when you're in Ind: (Event Coverage); I love to plan a trip. In fact, if I ever left the field of ag journalism, I think I'd pursue a career in tourism. When I'm traveling for work, I always try to look for an opportunity to see something ...; Created on 28 March 2013