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Dairy production
A happy herd is a win for all involved. Our research shows that focusing on cow comfort pays off in production numbers. This section will help you meet your goals of healthier cows, higher quality milk, and processes that run smoothly. You'll find information on taking care of cattle at any point in the lifecycle. From raising healthy replacements to producing milk, from harvesting the feed you put in to your cows to dealing with the manure that comes out the other end, we're working to help you do it better.
Health and comfort
Cattle welfare, lameness, immunization, cow comfort, bedding, mortality, county fairs
Milk quality and mastitis
Somatic cell counts, udder health, hygiene and sanitation, Quality Count$ program, mastitis prevention
Facilities
Compost barns, keeping cows cool, costs, automatic feeding and milking systems, odor management, modernizing your facilities
Reproduction and genetics
Crossbreeding, genomics, sexed semen, reproductive performance, physiology and anatomy, conception, birthing
Transition cows
Dry cows, fresh cows, colostrum production, nutrition and feeding, facility design, special needs
Feed and nutrition
Feed costs, byproduct feeds, calf and heifer diets, seasonal issues, water, total mixed rations, milk urea nitrogen
Calves and heifers
Nutrition and feeding, economics, housing, health, growth, management practices
Forages
Alfalfa, forage identification, harvesting and storing, evaluating forage quality
Manure
Pathogen control, odor management, regulations, storage and handling, anaerobic digesters, on-farm composting, milk house wastewater
Dairy beef
Feeding programs, growing and finishing, implant strategies, housing, markets, health and disease management
