Progressive Dairy
Long-day lighting recommendations for heifers are the same as lactating cows: 16-18 hours of light and 6-8 hours of darkness in the barn.
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April FMMO milk class prices mixed as protein value tumbles
April 2023 Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on May 11-14.
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The hidden enemy: How oxidative stress impacts dairy calves and what you can do
Awareness of how common calf management practices can induce oxidative stress is the first step in managing for it.
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Replacement cow prices match 10-year peak
Quarterly average prices in April reached the same peak of $2,120 per head as seen in October 2014.
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Calves under the sun: Navigating heat stress challenges
Heat stress can have lifelong negative impacts on calf health and performance. Shade, air flow, the THI chart and electrolytes are all essential tools for mitigating this issue.
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Differentiating mastitis from teat sealant residue at freshening
Correctly differentiating mastitis from teat sealant residue is important to minimize unnecessary interventions and to make sure we’re using antibiotics judiciously on farms.
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March DMC margin is $9.65 per cwt
Feedstuff and milk prices held steady in March for a DMC margin of $9.65 per cwt, the first since December 2022 to not trigger a payment through the dairy risk management program.
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Estimating return on investment of 3D cameras in dairies
Economic advantages of adopting 3D imaging technology (3DIT) on dairy farms and analyzing key areas of savings and potential return on investment (ROI).
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